Sydney John Smith

(Confirmed)

Born: 15 January, 1864

Died: 4 February, 1935

Biographical Summary:

Sydney John Smith enlisted in the AIF in December 1915, a month before his 52nd birthday. On his enlistment form he put his age as 44, that is, just below the maximum enlistment age of 45. He served in England as a driver with Australian Army Service Corps from January 1917 until he was repatriated in December 1917 because of his age. [JSB]

Service Number: 12709

Ranks:

• Held rank of Driver

Birth Records:

• 15 January, 1864 in Smithfield

Death Records:

• 4 February, 1935 in Homebush, NSW, Australia

Address:

• 100 Military Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - William Smith
• mother - Elizabeth Jane Cruze
• wife - Lydia Bills

Organisations:

• Member of - Australian Army Service Corps

Main Sources:

• Smith Sydney John SERN 12709 POB Smithfield NSW POE Casula NSW NOK W Smith Lydia (Webpage)

Commemorations:

• SMITH S. J. on the North Face of the
• Smith on the St Clement's World War 1 Roll of Honour