Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
David Smith
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 17.08.1914
- Place of enlistment: Victoria, Australia
- Service no: 96
- Rank: Lieutenant
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Cross
- Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 5th Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Perth
- Address:
- Occupation: Driver
- Mother:
- Father:
David Smith
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Lizzie Smith, 22 Catherine St, Dundee
- Children:
1 Son
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
- Place of Death:
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
More about David Smith
For more information, visit his Service Record
David Smith M.C.
DUNDEE AUSTRALIAN WINS MILITARY CROSS.
Sergeant-Major David Smith, a Dundee man, has received the Military Cross for distinguished service on the battlefield. Sergeant-Major Smith is a son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Esplin, 22 Catherine Street, Dundee, with whom is wife and little boy have resided since he left the city for Australia over seven years ago. Sergeant-Major Smith was wounded in both arms at Gallipoli shortly before the evacuation, and was taken to a military hospital at Malta for treatment. He was transferred to England to receive medical advice regarding his wounds, which have now thoroughly healed, and he is at present in Dundee on leave before he rejoins his regiment.
Prior to leaving Dundee for Australia he was employed as a vanman by James Couttie & Sons, Morgan Works, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 3rd February 1916
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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