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Private Smith
was a journalist when he was drafted on May 1, 1968. Baron Smith died from friendly
fire in 1 Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau on August 11, 1969.
A mate recalls:
"Baron, or 'Smithy' as he was referred to by his mates was a man of few
words. He just got on with what had to be done. I recall that he never
complained and always carried the M79 plus extra rounds for the M60. As a
light sleeper, Smithy did more than his share of sentry duty, he used to say
to me " I'm going to be awake anyway ".
I lost a good mate just 9 days before I was due to come home and found it
difficult to accept our tragic loss."
Official Commemoration: ACT -
Canberra Cemetery
Commemoration Position: RSL Lawn X - Grave 197 |
