Spencer Gannon SMITH

Regimental number24310
OccupationSolicitor
Next of kinFather, S G Smith, St Clair, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rankCaptain
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack at La Vacquerie on September 29th, 1918. During the attack the company this officer commanded lost its direction in the darkness and found itself surrounded by the enemy. By gallant leading and skill he managed to extricate his company and join up with the company on his left. This officer has at all times shown great initiative and courage.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 10