Regimental number | 528 |
Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Articled law clerk |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Harry Teesdale Smith, Arthur's Seat, Mount Lofty, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous and able leadership of his section and prompt initiative in occupying an important point during operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 286 Pte Malcolm Teesdale SMITH, 10th Bn, killed in action, 27 April 1915. |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |