6911329Smith W.L. : Military and health.Enlisted: Captain 17 Sep 1915 - 16 Nov 19190public2018-05-03 09:49:442019-06-06 10:30:42370

W L Smith was attached to the 13th Field Artillery Brigade as Regimental Medical Officer in 1917 before returning to 13th Field Ambulance unit later the same year. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1918 for "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of stretcher bearers and posts...and by fearlessness and determination..." He was promoted to Major in September 1918.1915-09-171919-11-1649303108339333642845226Verco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 20144930310

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