Herbert SMITHERS

Regimental number23/2094
OccupationSurfaceman
Next of kinFriend, H Sherwood, Mangatainoka
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 4 March 1916
E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 47 Willochra and HMNZT 48 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitNo.2 New Zealand Army Employment Company
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 27