| Regimental number | 981 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Diver's attendant |
| Address | 38 Forsyth Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J H Smith, 38 Forsyth Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BAPAUME, on the 17th March, 1917, Sergeant SMITH, 30 Battalion, displayed conspicuous bravery. At 4 a.m. he worked along the parapet, covering the advance of a bombing party which drove the enemy back and captured 150 yards of enemy trench. Acting on his own initiative he also worked along and occupied a branch sap. At 6 a.m. he led a patrol overland and protected his companyUs flank I the advance on BAPAUME. Later, he set a fine example to the men of his platoon in establishing their position in front of the town, being continually exposed to the fire of machine guns and snipers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
