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Walter SMITH

Regimental number809
Other NamesSmith, William
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressYankalilla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 8.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Ann Smith, Yankalilla, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 December 1914
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 12 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, Victoria.
Discharge date10 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 10 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 February 1984
Age at death90
Place of burialYankalilla Anglican Cemetery, South Australia

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