Edward George Smith
Private Edward Smith (Service no. 4886) was born in Lithgow on 1st July, 1893 and was a single 22 year old miner who lived at Corrimal at the time of enlistment. He served for three years in St George's Rifles, Citizen Military Forces.
Edward embarked on HMAT A15 Star of England on 8th March, 1916 with 15th Reinforcements 2nd Battalion.
After arriving in Egypt he was transferred to 54th Battalion and sailed to France with them. He is another victim of the Battle of Fromelles . He was seen wounded in no-man's-land about 11pm and died soon after. He has no known grave.
Private Smith is remembered on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux France.
Links
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Edward George Smith National Archives Australia
- http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/ItemD...
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AIF Project
- https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=279026
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Roll of Honour: Edward George Smith
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1661680/
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First World War Embarkation Rolls: Edward George Smith
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R2042157/
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Red Cross Wounded and Missing: Edward George Smith
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1498551/