Regimental number | 219 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Foreman stevedore |
Address | 2 Linthorpe Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, R Smith, 561 King Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On several occasions he has been in charge of the transport section engaged in pack work in the forward area. He always showed great initiative and courage, and by his determination and good leadership always got his stores forward in spite of heavy shelling.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |