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George Alfred SMYTH

Regimental number296
Place of birthCharters Towers, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressArdletham, via Temora, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 4.5"
Weight131 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Smyth, Ardletham, via Temora, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date19 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentBugler
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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