Sydney SMITH

Regimental number26/474
OccupationChauffeur
Next of kinFather, John Frederick Smith, Queen Street, Levin
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
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: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 24