Arthur Norman SMITH

Regimental number74128
Date of birth10 November 1898
Place of birthAuckland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor mechanic
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 4.5"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane Smith, 20 York Street, Parnell, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed in the Coast Defence; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date27 September 1917
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Ionic on 16 May 1918
Final rankPrivate
Final unitAuckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 28 June 1919
Discharge date5 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board SS 'Matatua', 28 June 1919; discharged 5 September 1919.

War service: 1 year 221 days (of which 1 year 85 days was abroad)

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 18