Clarence W. Smith

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History

Clarence William Smith served with the 7th Battalion during World War One. He saw action at Gallipoli,in Egypt and on the Somme. Smith was repatriated to Australia with 'defective vision', arriving at Melbourne on the 15th of February 1919.


Legacy

The World War One service of Clarence Smith is recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. The tree was planted by Hilda Smith.

Family

Clarence Smith was married to Hilda. They had the following children:

1. Clarence William Smith (Jnr)

2. Hillary Smith


See also

World War One

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--Beth Kicinski 13:46, 24 August 2013 (EST)