Difference between revisions of "Horace Harold Smith"
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| enlistmentdate = 15 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 15 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Lance Corporal | | rank = Lance Corporal | ||
− | | unit = 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = |
Revision as of 19:49, 11 January 2021
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 3 Jul 1900 |
Place of Birth | Mount Magnet, Western Australia |
Death | 7 May 1987, aged 86 |
Place of Death | Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 42 years old. |
Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Phoebe Amelia Florence Smith |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W93440 |
Date of Enlistment | 15 Jul 1942 |
Rank | Lance Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1922 Horace married Phoebe Amelia Florence Bingham (1903 - 1962) in Perth. Phoebe died on 22 Dec 1962 in Augusta, aged 59. They had four children: Laurence Harold Smith (1923 - 1996); Joy Smith (1928 - 2004); Frederick Smith (1930 - 1976); and Leslie Smith (1933 - 2010).
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at 15 Knightley road, Subiaco, wood merchant; 1931 at Karragullen, forest overseer; 1936 at Kelmscott, contractor; 1943 at Karragullen, contractor
War Service
Enlisted at Kalamunda. Horace was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company of the 12th VDC Battalion.
discharge date is not known
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Karragullen, contractor;
Notes