| Regimental number | 507 |
| Place of birth | Muswellbrook New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Sydney Street, Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Lawrence Smith, Sydney Street, Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 1 Divisional Train (1 to 4 Coys Army Service Corps) October, 1914 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adeladie, South Australia, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| 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). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (Plot V, Row C, Grave No. 24), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 181 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Lawrence and Bridget SMITH, Muswellbrook, New South Wales. Native of Kayuga, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. was senior Sergeant in charge of the Mule Transport of the Division during the period April 26th to October 22nd 1915, Sergeant SMITH worked under conditions of great danger as the work of transporting ammunition, water etc. to the trenches was frequently done under shell fire but this did not deter Sergeant SMITH who frequently took mule convoys of ammunition and water when urgently required under heavy fire. His behaviour on all occasions was a splendid example to the Native Drivers and escorts. He was not away from duty for any cause during this period. His work during the first month was particularly trying. Previously recommended and mentioned in Sir Ian HAMILTON'S Despatches dated 11th December 1915.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
