Albert John SMITH

Regimental number60406
Date of birth9 September 1891
Place of birthTuamarina
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 7"
Weight173 lbs
Next of kinFather, Frederick Smith, Tuamarina, Marlborough
Previous military serviceServed in the 12th Nelson Regiment Reserves; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date22 May 1917
Rank on embarkationSapper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Engineers, Tunnelling Company, 6th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 90 Ulimaroa on 26 July 1917
Final rankSapper
Final unitNew Zealand Engineers (Tunnelling Company)
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 31 May 1919
Discharge date13 August 1919
Other details

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board SS 'Kigoma', 31 May 1919 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 August 1919.

War service: 2 years 63 days (of which 1 year 356 days was abroad)

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 September 1959
Age at death68
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, File 7818269