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Alfred Smith

Private

23rd Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Fraxinus pennsylvanica
  • Planted By: E, Carey
  • Plaque: 1615

Additional Info

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Biography

Alfred Smith (SN 4191) was born in Melbourne but grew up in foster care in Ballarat. He was single and a labourer when he enlisted with the 23rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement on June 26th 1915, declaring himself to be 18 years of age. His unit embarked from Melbourne on board the Wiltshire in March 1916. He arrived in France in September 1916 but was wounded in action just a few weeks later, suffering a gunshot wound to the forehead. Following treatment, he rejoined his unit in February 1917. On October 4th 1917 he was again wounded in action, suffering a severe gunshot wound to the left leg and right foot. He died of his wounds two days later and is buried in the Lijssenthoek Cemetery, Belgium. He was 18 years of age.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour