| Regimental number | 2428 |
| Place of birth | Coleraine, Co Derry, Ireland |
| Other Names | John Smyth |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Golderslie Road, Indooroopilly, near Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J S Anderson, Golderslie Road, Indooroopilly, near Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 24th ASC |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Australian Reserve Park 1, Company 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Disembarked Alexandria, 7 August 1915; promoted Company Sergeant Major, 1 February 1916; transferred to 29th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, 3 March 1916; promoted 2nd Lt in 5th Division Train, 7 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join British Expeditionary Force, 18 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 25 June 1916. On Command to School of Instruction, 10 July 1916; rejoined unit, 24 July 1916. On leave to Paris, 27 May 1917; rejoined unit, 31 May 1917; on leave to United Kingdom, 26 June 1917; rejoined unit, 9 July 1917. Detached to 55th Bn, 12 August 1917; detached to 32nd Bn, 20 August 1917; detached to 31st Bn, 26 August 1917; rejoined 29th Coy, AASC, 2 September 1917; transferred to AASC Training Depot, England, 12 October 1917; marched in to Parkhouse from France, 13 October 1917; marched out to Fovant, 6 November 1917; marched in to Parkhouse, 6 January 1918; marched out to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 2 March 1918; marched out for return to Australia, 10 March 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham Castle', 10 March 1918 (neurasthenia); disembarked, 13 June 1918; discharged, 13 June 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON James Smyth |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
