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Richard Graham SMITH

Regimental number1122
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressUnley, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, H Smith, Arthur Street, Unley, South Australia
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name10th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 7 November 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a fighting patrol he attacked an enemy post, capturing the two machine guns and killing the garrison. After reaching his objective he withdrew his men most ably under heavy fire, making full use of the captured guns. He set a fine example of courage and good leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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