Regimental number | 15593 |
Place of birth | Grila New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Locomotive driver |
Address | Fourth Street, Pelaw Main, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, J Smith, Fourth Street, Pelaw Main, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Reinforcement 5 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Driver SMITH was engaged on ammunition supply on the night of 25th October, 1917, in the BROODSEINDE operations (east of YPRES). The N.C.O. in charge of the mules considered it inadvisable to attempt to get through with the convoy. Driver SMITH went on alone with his mules and delivered his ammunition returning for another supply through an intense barrage. The action took place at night and was an example of his total disregard to all hostile conditions in the execution of his duty during operations on the YPRES Front since 19th July, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |