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William Edward SMITH

Regimental number766
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
AddressBarracks, South Head, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinMother, Mrs S Smith, 'Homlea', Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Ireland
Previous military serviceRoyal Australian Garrison Artillery
Enlistment date26 June 1916
Place of enlistmentNewcastle, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHeavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/49/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Heavy Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 10 January 1918
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH William Edward

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