Regimental number | 1520 |
Place of birth | Island of Heoy |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5'4.75" |
Weight | 130 lbs |
Next of kin | James Smith, Longhope, Orkney Isle, Scotland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Frankston, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1520A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT A68. 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 3 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 27 February 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Eaglehawk Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH James |