SMITH, Samuel Gordon
| Service Numbers: | S278, S28898 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 22 July 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Infantry Training Battalions |
| Born: | Dashwoods Gully, SA, 23 September 1896 |
| Home Town: | Firle, Norwood Payneham St Peters, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 22 Jul 1940: | Involvement Private, S278 | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 1940: | Involvement Private, S28898 | |
| 22 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Wayville, SA | |
| 22 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, S278, Infantry Training Battalions | |
| 26 Nov 1940: | Discharged | |
| 26 Nov 1940: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, S278, Infantry Training Battalions |
Samuel Gordon Smith
NAME: Samuel Gordon Smith
SERVICE NUMBER: Depot
PARENTS: Samuel Smith and Mary Elizabeth Smith (nee Giles)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dashwood Gully / Kangarilla
DATE OF BIRTH: 23 September 1896
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT: Meadows
DATE OF ENLISTMENT: 1 October 1917
AGE AT ENLISTMENT: 21 years
MARITAL STATUS: Single
NEXT OF KIN: Mother, Mary Smith
OCCUPATION: Wheelwright / Blacksmith
RELIGION: Methodist
RANK: Private
MEMORIALS: Kersbrook School Roll of Honor
Samuel enlisted in both World War One and Two, serving very briefly on both occasions. During World War One he served with B Coy Mitcham as a private covering the period 1 October to 14 October 1917 when he was discharged as medically unfit. Due to having served for only two months, Samuel was not eligible for any war service awards.
During World War Two, he enlisted on 22 July 1940, aged 43 years 9 months, listing his wife as May Smith and his occupation as Assurance Agent. He served at Keswick in the Army Service Corps and was discharged on 26 November 1940.
Source: www.naa;B2455; Smith.S.G.; Barcode 1788633.
Submitted 8 September 2023 by christopher collins
Samuel Gordon Smith
NAME: Samuel Gordon Smith
SERVICE NUMBER: Depot
PARENTS: Samuel Smith and Mary Elizabeth Smith (nee Giles)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dashwood Gully / Kangarilla
DATE OF BIRTH: 23 September 1896
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT: Meadows
DATE OF ENLISTMENT: 1 October 1917
AGE AT ENLISTMENT: 21 years
MARITAL STATUS: Single
NEXT OF KIN: Mother, Mary Smith
OCCUPATION: Wheelwright / Blacksmith
RELIGION: Methodist
RANK: Private
MEMORIALS: Kersbrook School Roll of Honor
Samuel enlisted in both World War One and Two, serving very briefly on both occasions. During World War One he served with B Coy Mitcham as a private covering the period 1 October to 14 October 1917 when he was discharged as medically unfit. Due to having served for only two months, Samuel was not eligible for any war service awards.
During World War Two, he enlisted on 22 July 1940, aged 43 years 9 months, listing his wife as May Smith and his occupation as Assurance Agent. He served at Keswick in the Army Service Corps and was discharged on 26 November 1940.
Source: www.naa;B2455; Smith.S.G.; Barcode 1788633.
Submitted 7 September 2023 by christopher collins