Albert William SMITH

Regimental number25339
Date of birth1 May 1891
Place of birthChristchurch
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 9.5"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Smith, 612 Cashel Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Enlistment date26 May 1917
Place of enlistmentNarrow Neck
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 88 Athenic on 16 July 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 2 April 1919
Discharge date16 June 1919
Other details

Ex Samoan Relief

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board SS 'Carpentaria', 2 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 16 June 1919.

War service: 3 years 27 days (of which 2 years 275 days were abroad)

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 June 1955 Christchurch
Age at death64
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 15

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