Wien-Smith G. : Military and health.Enlisted: Captain 8 Oct 1915 - 3 Aug 1919
Military service: id 72867
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Type of event
Specific terms.Military and health.Enlisted
Rank
Captain
Force or Unit
A.I.F. Australian Imperial Forces
Sources
Other
Source Details free text
Verco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 2014
Start date
8 Oct 1915
End date
3 Aug 1919
Short description
After enlistment for World War I service, G Wien-Smith was posted to the 11th Field Ambulance unit.He served in France for just over a year, November 1916- December 1917, but suffered from continuing debilitation, apparently due to his war service which enabled him to claim a pension.
