Arthur William Edward SMITH

Regimental number2/240
Date of birth13 August 1894
Place of birthMalta
ReligionChurch of England
Address157 Liddell Street, Invercargill
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinCecil H Smith, 157 Liddell Street, Invercargill
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Discharge date9 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 3 July 1916 (shell wound, both thighs, left hand).

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Tahiti', 2 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 9 February 1919.

War service: 4 years 176 days (of which 4 years 88 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body
Date of death28 May 1938
Age at death43