Wilfred Emanuel SMITH

Regimental number6/549
AddressBarr Hill
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Henry Smith, Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of carrying parties during the operations, and did excellent work under heavy shell fire, organizing and guiding the parties up to the most forward positions. He set a splendid example of cheerfulness and contempt for danger.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 November 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body