Horace Harold Smith
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 126lbs 57.153 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Wood contractor |
| Religion | Congregational |
| 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). During WW!, Horace had spent 81 days in training at Blackboy Hill in late 1918 before the war ended.
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 in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 15 Jul 1942 at Kalamunda. Horace was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company of the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. On 7 Feb 1944 at Pinjarra Horace was allotted a new Army number of W93440. On 29 May 1944 he was appointed Lance Corporal before being placed on the Reserve on 31 Jul 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Karragullen, contractor;
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