Ernest Edward SMITH

Regimental number7056
Place of birthGympie Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressCooran, NC Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs J E Smith, Cooran, NC Line, Queensland
Enlistment date19 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Date of death25 February 1961
Place of burialRookwood Crematorium