Topic: John Ernest SMITH
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Killed during the battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top aged 21 years.
NOK: J Smith, Makerua, Shannon and Father, c/o H Smith, Tokomaru.
Last Employer: Clark, Makerua (Farmer).
Previous Military Training: 7th Reg, C Coy, Shannon.
Declared Age: 20 years 10 months.
Height: 5' 7" Weight: 10st 7lbs
Chest: 34" - 38" Complexion: Medium
Eyes: Hazel Hair: Brown.
1914 Electoral Roll: John of Makerua is a Ganger and Alice of Makerua is married.
Previous Military History: 7th Reg, C Coy, Shannon
In the book ‘Bloody Gallipoli it states that (also seen 16.5.15) during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top. Message received from Lt Col WG Malone 16/5/15 killed in action about 16.5.15. Casualty report from o/c Bn, reported under heading 'Men shown missing who were killed'.
Medals sent 7 April 1920 to MJ Smith, c/o H Smith, Tokomaru.
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