Ernest Will Robert SMITH

Regimental number1107
Place of birthRodney, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMeninya Street, Moana, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 8.25"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Teresa Smith, Meninya Street, Moama, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 April 1915
Place of enlistmentEchuca, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 January 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name Ernest William
Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 13 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 11 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 May 1961
Age at death74
Place of burialManangatang Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH Ernest Will Robert