James Olivant Smith

(Confirmed)

Born: 11 November, 1879

Died: 1 July, 1942

Biographical Summary:

He served with the 52nd and 50th Batalions.

In 1915, he married Robina Reaside Paul, the sister of John Paul, Hugh Lindsay Paul and Archibald Hood Paul.

In early June 1942 he was taken prisoner by the Japanese at Rabaul.  He was among the 1054 prisoners on board the SS Montevideo Maru who died when it sank after it was torpedoed by the USS Sturgeon near the northern Philippine coast.  [JSB]

Ranks:

• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant

Birth Records:

• 11 November, 1879 in Skegness

Death Records:

• 1 July, 1942 in At sea

Address:

• 281 Military Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - James Olivant Smith Snr
• mother - Mary Fanthorpe
• wife - Robina Reaside Paul

Organisations:

• Member of - 52nd Battalion, AIF
• Member of - 50th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Smith James Olivant SERN LT POB Lincolnshire England POE Brisbane QLD NOK W Smith Rubina Reaside (Webpage)

Commemorations:

• SMITH J. O. on the North Face of the
• Smith on the Scots Kirk Presbyterian Church Mosman Roll of Honour