Herbert Hannell Smith (1889–1961)
Herbert Hannell Smith, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
HERBERT HANNELL SMITH was born on 9th December, 1889, at Bathurst, New South Wales, the son of Mr. William Burton Smith and Mrs. Edith Smith. He was educated at the Petersham and Dubbo Public Schools, and entered the Bank’s service at Dubbo on 6th May, 1908; he was transferred to Braidwood on 2nd August, 1909; to Bungendore, as assistant, on 9th February, 1911 ; to Orange, as ledger-keeper, on 29th January, 1912; to Coonabarabran, as teller, on11 th November, 1914; and to Narrabri on 31st July, 1915.
Herbert Hannell Smith enlisted as a member of the A.I.F. on 13th September, 1915, and was allotted to the 5th A.S.C. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of extra regimental sergeant.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, SMITH H H (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Smith, Herbert Hannell (1889–1961)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-herbert-hannell-23198/text32407, accessed 1 April 2025.
Herbert Hannell Smith, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
9 December,
1889
Bathurst,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
26 November,
1961
(aged 71)
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
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