William James SMITH

Regimental number23/912
AddressDartmouth Street, Kaitangata
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J C Smith, Dartmouth Street, Kaitangata
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on 10 October 1915
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 1 September 1918
Place of burialBancourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row G, Grave No 8), nr Bapaume, France
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Parents: James and Mary Smith, Glentunnel
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB

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