Regimental number | 26/474 |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Next of kin | Father, John Frederick Smith, Queen Street, Levin |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked courage and able leadership. During the operations in September 1918, he on one occasion attacked single handed twenty three of the enemy. He
opened rapid fire, killed several, and took the remainder prisoners.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 24 |
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