Smith, Muir Paul
Person: id 4067
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USyd
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World War I
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Smith
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Muir Paul
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M.P.
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Male
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Demonstrator in Anatomy
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Died during WWI
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M.B., Demonstrator in Anatomy : Lieutenant, 4th Battn., A.I.F., Gallipoli. Enlisting 27th August, 1914, and sailing 15th October, served as Battalion Signalling Officer at the Anzac Landing until wounded early the following afternoon. After the wound had been dressed he fell while again leading his men into action. Mentioned in Despatches Killed in Action, Anzac, 26th April, 1915. Commemorated in Lone Pine Memorial. Early education at Sydney Church of England Grammar School. There was much quiet heroism in Smith's action.
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Joined the Sydney University Scouts and appointed 2nd Lt (prov) 16 Feb 1913. Transferred to 1st AIF as Lt in 4 Bn 27 August 1914.
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