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SMITH, James Churchill
Personal Details
| Service Number: | Officer |
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| Enlisted: | 12 July 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Major |
| Last Unit: | 50th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Norwood, SA, 1895 |
| Home Town: | Prospect (SA), Prospect, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Clerk |
| Memorials: | Enfield Methodist Church Honour Roll |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 12 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Officer, 10th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 2 Sep 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Officer, 10th Infantry Battalion, HMAT A68 "Anchises' from Adelaide, SA | |
| 3 Nov 1918: | Promoted AIF WW1, Major, 50th Infantry Battalion |
Personal Stories
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Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry during opersations. He held an isolated and exposed flank under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. He was repeatedly attacked, but succeeded in driving off the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 62
Date: 19 April 1917
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a most valuable reconnaissance under very heavy fire, displaying great courage and determination. Later he traced out a trench with tape to enable the working parties to dig through the night.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 62
Date: 19 April 1917