Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

"Death of Pte. Darcy L. Smith

Mr E. P. Smith, of Yabmana, received word from his parents at Eudunda, yesterday morning, that his youngest brother, Pte Darcy L. Smith had passed away at the Adelaide hospital, death being due to the effects of gas poisoning received whilst fighting in France. Pte Smith was well-known in the Yabmana district, but more particularly at Rudall, where he was farming with his brother, Mr R. P. Smith, at the time be enlisted. He was born at Tablelands, near Eudnnda, about 21 years ago. He saw active service in France and Belgium for over two years and was twice wounded, but at Bapaume he was poisoned with water and received a severe dose of gas, which caused him to be invalided home about 18 months ago, and from which he never really recovered, although at times he appeared to be thoroughly fit and well. The late Pte Smith was of a quiet unassuming nature and was well liked by every one that knew him. Sincere sympathy is felt for the members of the family, who have been most unfortunate during the past couple of years, in which time no less than six deaths have occurred in the family." - from the Cowell Eyre's Peninsula Tribune 25 Jul 1919 (nla.gov.au)