| Service number | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1899-10-27 |
| Death Date | 1916-12-14 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 59th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Place | France |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Roy Leslie Smith
Description
Private Roy Leslie Smith (1971, 59th Battalion) was born in Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW on 27 October 1899. He was working as a dairy hand when he enlisted in January 1916. Roy was killed in action at Needle Trench near Gueudecourt during a heavy enemy artillery barrage on 14 December 1916, only 2 weeks after joining his battalion. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France. He was 17 years 2 months of age.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 59th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 59th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 27 October 1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 31 January 1916 | |
| Date of embarkation | 04 May 1916 | |
| Date of death | 14 December 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 14 December 1916 |