Regimental number | 3761 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Draper's assistant |
Address | 29 Park Terrace, Parkside, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22.8 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 126 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C A Smyth, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Captured, Reincourt, 11 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1917; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W26482. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SMYTH John |