Frederick August SMITH

SMITH, Frederick August

Service Number: 3180
Enlisted: 3 July 1913
Last Rank: Able Seaman
Last Unit: HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot)
Born: Annandale NSW, 27 February 1898
Home Town: Annandale, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Schooling: Forest Lodge Primary School
Occupation: Navy
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World War 2 Service

3 Jul 1913: Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 3180, HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot)
26 Feb 1923: Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 3180, HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot)

World War 1 Service

Date unknown: Involvement Royal Australian Navy, Boy, 1st Class, 3180, HMAS Yarra (II)

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Joseph and Coralia SMITH, 258 Nelson Street, Annandale, NSW

Frederick was already in the Navy when war broke out - he saw service in the Dardanelles, also in Russia and was on duty till the end of the war.