Albert SMITH

Regimental number57274
Date of birth1 September 1895
Place of birthWanganui
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 3"
Weight117 lbs
Next of kinAunt, Mrs Tui Waitare, Ratana, Turakina
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment..
Enlistment date25 April 1917
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 29th Reinforcements, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington
The 29th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Mokoia', 13 August 1917, and SS 'Ruahine', 15 August 1917). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship or ships F Company embarked.
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 27 May 1919
Discharge date2 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Tahiti', 27 May 1919; discharged, 2 August 1919.

War service: 2 years 106 days (of which 1 year 324 days were abroad)

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 70, p. 21

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