Albert Thomas SMITH

Regimental number6/724
Date of birth19 July 1885
Place of birthPrahan, Victoria, Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSawmiller
AddressSpreydon, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 8"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinThomas Smith, Brandon Villa, Colombo Road, Spreydon, Christchurch
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Wellington City Rifles.
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentGreymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Discharge date24 October 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Tahiti',7 August 1915; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis), 24 October 1915.

War service: 1 year 69 days (of which 331 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body