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Smith, Percy

 

Born 9th December 1889 Richmond Tasmania the son of Samuel and Bridget Smith (nee Cash) and married to Emily Ann Oates, a labourer he embarked Hobart 1st July 1916 on board “HMAT Berrima” with the 40th Infantry Battalion. 

He was killed in action 28th March 1918 in France and is commemorated in the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Peronne, France. 

His brothers, Private Eric Smith (No 273) was killed in action in Belgium on the 12th October 1917 and Private Hedley Smith (No 1649) was killed in action 14th March 1917.

Mrs. Percy Smith of Ferndale Grove, has received the following letter from Lt. Lakin regarding the death of her husband.

Dear Mrs. Smith,— It grieves me very much to write on account of your sad loss. Your husband was killed in action on March 27, during an advance we made against the Germans. A shell landed within five yards of where your husband and another were digging in. Both were killed instantaneously. Lance-Corporal Smith was a section leader in my platoon, and a cheerier leader I had never had the good fortune to command before. Fear seemed to hold no place in his heart, and he was always a shining example to his men. As well as being a good leader, he was liked and respected by the men, which speaks for itself. On behalf of the company and myself, please accept our sincerest sympathy in your sad loss.

The Mercury 3rd July 1918

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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