Robert Smith (Australian Army officer) explained

Robert Smith
Birth Date:4 September 1881
Birth Place:Richmond, Victoria
Death Place:Geelong, Victoria
Placeofburial:Geelong Eastern Cemetery
Allegiance:Australia
Branch:Australian Army
Serviceyears:1907–1928
Rank:Brigadier General
Commands:5th Brigade (1917–18)
22nd Battalion (1916)
Battles:First World War
Awards:Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Distinguished Service Order & Bar
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration
Mentioned in Despatches (4)
Croix de guerre (Belgium)

Brigadier General Robert Smith, (4 September 1881 – 14 July 1928) was an Australian wool merchant and a senior officer in the Australian Army during the First World War.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Matthew. Higgins. Smith, Robert (1881–1928). 11. 1988. smith-robert-8482. 9 May 2018.