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Cyril Clement Smith (1895–1961)

Cyril Clement Smith, c 1915 photographer unknown

Cyril Clement Smith, c 1915 photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

CYRIL CLEMENT SMITH was born at Bowenfels, New South Wales, on 18th May, 1895, the son of the Rev. Wanson Smith and Mrs. Smith, and was educated at the Fort Street (Sydney) High School. He joined the service of the Bank at Narrabri on 26th June, 1913, and was transferred to Wellington on 29th December, 1914; to Orange on 21st January, 1915; to Gulgong on 17th June, and to Mudgee on 17th July of the same year.

Cyril Clement Smith enlisted in the A.I.F. as a private on 15th September, 1915, embarking with the 3rd D.A.C. for France, where he was on active service from November, 1916, to September, 1918, when he was sent to hospital ill. He attained the rank of corporal,

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'Smith, Cyril Clement (1895–1961)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-cyril-clement-23190/text32404, accessed 28 March 2024.

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Cyril Clement Smith, c 1915 photographer unknown

Cyril Clement Smith, c 1915 photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Anson-Smith, Cyril Clement
Birth

18 May, 1895
Bowenfels, New South Wales, Australia

Death

30 October, 1961 (aged 66)
Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia

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