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Harry SMITH

Regimental number982
True NameSUTHERLAND, Harry
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFireman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.6
Height5' 5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs H. Smith, 14 Fountain Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in 2nd Bn, Black Watch.
Enlistment date18 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
No details of embarkation for HQ and A-H Companies entered on Embarkation Roll.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 February 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt

Discharged in Melbourne, 11 March 1915, for misconduct: OC Company reported: 'This man was given to drink, frequently overstayed leave, and [was] unreliable, and unlikely to become an efficient soldier.'

Not eligible for War Medals.
Miscellaneous detailsSee 12728 Gunner Harry SUTHERLAND for second period of service.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH Harry

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