| Robert Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1881 |
| Died | 14 July 1928 (aged 46) |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Place of death | Geelong, Victoria |
| Buried at | Geelong Eastern Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1928 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held |
5th Brigade (1917–18) 22nd Battalion (1916) |
| Battles/wars | |
| 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, CMG VD (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]
References[]
- ↑ Higgins, Matthew (1988). "Smith, Robert (1881–1928)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. 11. Canberra: Australian National University. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-robert-8482.
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