SMAILES, Bernard Sydney
| Service Number: | WX9705 |
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| Enlisted: | 6 December 1940, Claremont, WA |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6 March 1920 |
| Home Town: | South Perth, South Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Timber Worker |
| Died: | Killed in Action, New Guinea, 22 November 1943, aged 23 years |
| Cemetery: |
Lae War Cemetery JJ A 7 |
| Tree Plaque: |
Kalamunda Stirk Park Memorial Walk
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| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement WX9705 | |
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| 6 Dec 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, WX9705, 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion, Claremont, WA |
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Son of Sydney and Edith Johanna Smailes; husband of Berniece Eileen Smailes, of Victoria Park, Western Australia.
HE DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY OUR DEAR BOY
SMAILES, Bernard Sydney (returned ME). killed in action, NG, November 22. dearly beloved husband of Bernice Eileen Smailes, of 43 Elizabeth-street. North Perth.
SMAILES, Bernard Sydney (returned ME). killed in action. NG. November 22. dearly loved son-in-law of William and Doris Fraser, loved brother-in-law of Thelma and Blly.
SMAILES. Bernard Sydney (returned ME), killed in action, NG, November 22; dearly loved nephew of Mr and Mrs J. V. Smailes, cousin of Venie (Mrs Ellery), Pal (AIF returned Timor), Ken (RAN) and Monty (RAAF). His duty nobly done.
SMAILES. In proud memory of Bernard Sydney (returned ME), killed in action, New Guinea, November 22; Pal of Harry (NG). Inserted by Mr and Mrs H. G. Curtis and family.
His duty nobly done.
SMAILES (Bernard Sydney).—In proud remembrance of Bernard Sydney (returned ME). killed in action. New Guinea. November 22. Inserted by Agnes and Bill (Nungarin), and Connie (Sydney).God's greatest gift. remembrance.
SMAILES, Bernard (Pinky).-In loving memory of a true Pal, killed in action, NG. Always remembered by Bill (AIF. Aust). Isla and Max Gibbs
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