| Citations 5 |
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Throughout the operation it was evident that WAMPIT FORCE by the successful results being obtained, was being directed by a leader of exceptional ability. |
| Citations 7 |
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-D.N.16/44 |
| Citations 3 |
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On 26 Aug, 43, WAMPIT FORCE was given furtherr tasks of containing approx 150 enemy in the the MARKHAM PT area and preventing any enemy withdrawing from SALAMAUA from joining up with the enemy at MARKHAM PT so that the successful landing of our paratroops at NADZAB would not be prejudiced by the arrival of additional enemy troops in that area. |
| Citations 6 |
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His aggressive spirit and drive undoubtedly inspired the troops under his command throughout the whole operation, and gave the enemy no chance of wresting the initiative from our troops. The clear presentation of the sitauation and the information gained by his OPs and offensive patrols was of considerable assistance to 7 and 9 Aust Divs in the execution of their tasks.' |
| WW2 Service 3 |
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New Guinea |
| WW2 Service 2 |
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Bardia-Benghazi |
| Career summary 15 |
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Land Headquarters Tactical School (senior Offr) Feb-Mar 44 (inc Returned to Australia 19 Feb) |
| Career summary 19 |
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relinquished command 24th battalion 20 Oct 44 (as a result of knee injury according to obit although no record of injury in record of service) |
| Citations 2 |
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Lt-Col SMITH CO 24 Aust Inf Bn, was appointed to commannd WAMPIT FORCE consisting of that Bn (less D Coy) and attached troops, such force being directly under command of NEW GUINEA FORCE, and subsequenlty I AUST CORPS with the main role of preventing enemy penetration into the WAU BULOLO valley from northerly and easterly directions. |
| Citations 8 |
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CAG 81/44 |
| Citations 4 |
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By the splendid organisational ability of Lt-Col SMITH and the manner in which he disposed his forces this mission was highly successful and greatly facilitated the movement of our forces from NADZAB to LAE. |
| Date of birth |
20/04/1905 |
Nhill VIC |
| Date of birth |
20/04/1905 |
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| Interwar Service 1 |
05/09/1930 |
lieutenant 23/21 battalion |
| Date commissioned |
05/09/1930 |
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| Interwar Service 2 |
13/07/1936 |
captain |
| Career summary 1 |
13/10/1939 |
seconded as captain to 2/6th battalion from 6th Brigade |
| Interwar Service 3 |
06/03/1939 |
brigade machine gun officer 6 Brigade |
| Career summary 2 |
06/11/1939 |
enlisted 2AIF |
| Career summary 3 |
13/10/1939 |
major 2/6th battalion 4 Jan 1940 (bd |
| Career summary 4 |
18/05/1940 |
arrived Middle East |
| Career summary 5 |
1940-07-22 - 1940-08-26 |
Middle East Tactical School (senior O |
| Career summary 6 |
24/11/1940 |
Hygine Cse 16 |
| Career summary 8 |
c 1941-05-30 |
arrived Middle East from Greece |
| Career summary 10 |
1941-11-18 - 1943-03-08 |
seconded commanding officer 17 Australian infantry training battalion |
| Career summary 7 |
c 1941-04-10 |
arrived Greece |
| Career summary 9 |
1941-09-24 - 1941-10-01 |
AIFMiddle East School Military |
| Career summary 11 |
23/05/1942 |
Returned to Australia (4MD) |
| Career summary 14 |
1943-07-09 - 1944-10-20 |
temporary lieutenantCOL, commanding officer 24 battalion |
| Career summary 12 |
08/03/1943 |
returned to unit 2/6th battalion |
| Citations 1 |
09/1943 |
For distinguished service during the SALAMAUA LAE campaign Aug- |
| Appointment |
1943-07-09 - 1944-10-20 |
Battalion: 24th; Rank on appointment: major, temporary lieutenant colonel ; Appointed from: 2/6th battalion (formerly secd commanding officer 17 Australian infantry training battalion ); Reason for end of appointment: deemed medically unfit for duty: knee injury |
| Career summary 16 |
09/07/1943 |
lieutenant colonel 6 Mar 44 (bd |
| Career summary 13 |
30/03/1943 |
arrived Moresby |
| Career summary 17 |
12/04/1944 |
arrived Moresby |
| Career summary 20 |
03/11/1944 |
appointed commanding officer 2 AIF Reception Camp United Kingdom |
| Career summary 18 |
10/08/1944 |
Returned to Australia (T'Ville) ex Madang |
| Career summary 21 |
22/12/1944 |
arrived United Kingdom |
| Career summary 23 |
12/03/1945 |
appointed commanding officer 1 AIF Reception Camp United Kingdom |
| Career summary 24 |
08/08/1945 |
Returned to Australia (Sydney) |
| Career summary 22 |
13/02/1945 |
REC'D Companion of the Distinguished Service Order at Buckingham Palace |
| Career summary 25 |
15/12/1945 |
Reserve of Officers |
| Date of death |
23/01/1995 |
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