William SMITH

Regimental number3/3080
OccupationAgent
Next of kinMother, Lady William Smith, Dunstead, Langley Mill, Notts, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington
The 23rd Reinforcements left New Zealand on two ships, 'Ruapehu' on 14 March 1917, and 'Corinthic' on 2 April 1917. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which of these ships the members of the New Zealand Medical Corps embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitNo.1 New Zealand Field Ambulance
Medals

Military Medal

'Action before Gouzeaucourt on 9th September 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As leader of a squad of a stretcher bearers, he led his squad through heavily shelled country under difficult and trying conditions. His efficient and consistent work greatly helped the steady evacuation of wounded over an area rendered difficult by shell fire and lack of roads.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 27

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