4192110SMITH, ERNEST RALPH31public2016-05-01 06:44:312021-03-02 15:50:1920SMITHERNEST RALPH481919124706414E.R.SMITH, ERNEST RALPH. 1912.
Melb. H.S.; Teachers' Coll.; 3rd year Education; S.S. Teacher.
4.8.15, Pte. inf. rfts.; sailed 18.11.15 as Bdr. 4th F.A.B.; Cpl. 1.3.16; France March 1916; Sgt. 12.7.16; won M.M. for gallantry in seeking aid for a wounded comrade, 16.8.16, under a heavy barrage, in which he was wounded; had been recommended for a commission.
On 26th August 1916 he was killed, between Albert and Pozieres, by an 8-in. shell, which demolished the whole gun-pit.
4997831SMITH, E.R. : Melbourne High School4997927SMITH E.R. : Education, Melbourne Teachers College4998029SMITH E.R. : Military and health.Enlisted: Private 4 Aug 19154998133SMITH E.R. : Death 26 Aug 1916 Killed in Action @ Pozières [ Somme France ]http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/1451191260968970
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