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Robert Frederick SMITH

Regimental number1000
Place of birthColeraine, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorse owner and platelayer
AddressMildura, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation36
Height5'4.18"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mercy Anne Smith, Mildura, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 March 1916
Place of enlistmentMildura, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name38th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/55/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Date of death9 September 1920
Place of burialMildura Cemetery, Victoria
Discharge date27 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH Robert Frederick

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