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Richard SMITH

Regimental number1168
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMiner
AddressQueenstown, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.6
Height5' 11.5"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Wm Smith, Address Unknown
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 November 1915
Place of enlistmentRoss, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameMining Corps, Company 3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Discharge date29 December 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Pakeha', 27 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right hand), 29 December 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH Richard

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