Regimental number | 3718 |
Place of birth | Singleton New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Boolaroo, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs May A Smith, Second Street, Boolaroo, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 56th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack near VAIRE WOOD (east of CORBIE) on the 4th July, 1918, Private SMITH was in charge of a Lewis gun crew which during the attack encountered an enemy bombing post in a Sap which was strongly held. They charged the post, SMITH firing his gun from the hip, caused the enemy a few casualties and drove the remainder back. Later, while a block was being made, the enemy counter attacked along the Sap and 6 prisoners were taken but SMITH's Section. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |