345 Sergeant Arthur John Smith
NSW Fire Brigades - Contributor Ian Grimwood AFSMArthur John Smith of 17 Avon St, Glebe
Born: 5th October 1889, Norfolk England. Previous Occupation: Tramway Employee
Joined the Brigades on 4th April 1914 and rose to the rank of Fourth Class Fireman
Served at:
- No 1 Station Headquarters
- No 15 Station Burwood
- No 4 Station Darlinghurst
Resigned 21st August 1914
345 Sergeant Arthur John Smith
Enlisted: 20th August 1914 at Randwick, 2nd Battalion, C Company, MG Section, Australian Infantry
Embarked “Derfflinger” at Alexandria 5th April 1915 to join MEF
Died of Wounds 19th May 1915, BW Head on board HMTS “Soudan”
Commemorated: Lone Pine Memorial, Turkey
1914 / 15 Star
BWM
Victory Medal
Arthur John Smith had served 4 1/2 years in the Royal Marines Light Infantry, prior to emigrating to Australia, which included a period of service on board HMS Pegasus.
