Charles SMITH

Regimental number978
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressGrey Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, H Smith, Grey Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date10 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette No. 44 (6 April 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal