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William Smith

Service Number 3810
Military Unit 22nd Bn Australian Infantry (AIF)
Date of birth Unknown
Date of Death 16 Aug 1916 (45 Years Old)
Place of Birth Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies He was educated at People's College Nottingham. He was a labourer.
Family History

He was the son of Edward and Maria Matilda Smith (his real surname). He was the brother of John, Sarah, Ellen and Ada Smith. In 1881 they lived at 6, Derby Road, Nottingham. His address was Freemason's Hotel, Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia. His next of kin upon enlistment was an uncle Joseph Elliott, c/o JG Elliott & Son Market Place, Nottingham.

Military History

27th Bn 9th Reinforcement The unit embarked 7/2/1916 form Adelaide, South Australia aboard HMAT A28 Miltades. He served under an alias - William Evans - and has another CWGC number for this name (1460422). He had served some time in the Robin Hood Rifles before emigration to Australia.

Extra Information

Australian National Memorial Villers-Bretonneux

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