William Dobson SMAILL

Regimental number2/510
AddressGreenwood's Corner, Epsom, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Smaill, Greenwood's Corner, Epsom, Auckland
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallantry at near St Julien on 12th October, 1917. While acting as No. 1 of his gun, he was repeatedly subjected to heavy enemy shell fire. Notwithstanding this he displayed the greatest disregard for danger, and succeeded in keeping his gun in action over the whole period of the operations. He set a most valuable example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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