| Regimental number | 9901 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Bookseller |
| Address | Taringa, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Smith, Princess Street, Taringa, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Army Medical Corps, 16th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 28), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 18 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Martha SMITH, Taringa, Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 13th/14th August 1917 East of YPRES when he accompanied the portion of his Battery that was advancing to a forward position. The party came under very heavy hostile shelling and several casualties occurred. Private Smith in a most fearless manner moved about amongst the vehicles, horses and men looking for the wounded and rendered first aid whenever it was necessary. He has at all times been quick to respond to calls to assist wounded men and to perform whatever aid he could to them. He acted in a very brave manner and set an excellent example. His courage and devotion to duty are worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
