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Charles was an engine driver with the WA Government Railways when the call went out for more railway men to operate the railways for the troops in Europe. After 10 days training he was sent overseas where the Unit was responsible for transferring troops, stores and ammunition along lines running from the rear to the front line. | Charles was an engine driver with the WA Government Railways when the call went out for more railway men to operate the railways for the troops in Europe. After 10 days training he was sent overseas where the Unit was responsible for transferring troops, stores and ammunition along lines running from the rear to the front line. | ||
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Christmas card and program | Christmas card addressed to his daughter Winnie and program for the Annual Christmas dinner in France in 1918. | ||
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Revision as of 13:52, 2 June 2024
| Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia |
L/Cpl Charles Henry Smith
| Conflict | World War 1 |
|---|---|
| Service Arm | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 5th Australian Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company |
| Service No. | 956 |
| Service Arm | Army |
| Date of Birth | Nov 1876 |
| Birthplace | Camden, NSW |
| Residence | Narrogin, WA |
| Date of Death | 13 Aug 1942 |
| Relatives | Wife - Sarah Sophia Smith |
Charles was an engine driver with the WA Government Railways when the call went out for more railway men to operate the railways for the troops in Europe. After 10 days training he was sent overseas where the Unit was responsible for transferring troops, stores and ammunition along lines running from the rear to the front line.
Christmas card addressed to his daughter Winnie and program for the Annual Christmas dinner in France in 1918.
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