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We remember Ross Macpherson Smith, K.b.e.
We remember Ross Macpherson Smith, K.b.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1892
enlistment
Morphettville South Australia
Australia
Source:8247585
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
Australian Flying Corps
Source:8596682
1922
death
Not War Related
Killed in a flying accident while testing a Vickers Viking
Byfleet, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8596684
13th April 1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ross Macpherson |
| Initials | RM |
| Last Name | Smith, K.b.e., |
| Source | 8596682 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Flying Corps | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC, DFC and two Bars, AFC | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Smith | mother |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| South Australia, heroes of the Great War, Chronicle newspaper Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| South Australia, heroes of the Great War, Chronicle newspaper Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| South Australia, heroes of the Great War, Chronicle newspaper Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette, 1 April 1920, The Order of the Nahda | Guy74824 | |
| Wikipedia entry | Guy74824 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ross on left with his brother Keith on right | Guy74824 |
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