| Regimental number | 935 |
| Place of birth | Malvern Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | House furnisher |
| Address | 116 High Street, Malvern |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward J. Smith, 116 High Street, Malvern |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He successfully held a difficult position against counter attacks, and at a critical stage kept his Lewis guns in action with ammunition taken from casualties. He showed great resource and initiative in leading parties to attack enemy machine guns, and set a splendid example of contempt of danger to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
