Sergeant Jason Smart
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1897-12-23
Place of birth: Shaville Quebec Canada
Next of kin: Rachael Smart; 1306 Athabasca Ave., Edmonton, Alberta
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Hardware
Occupation (normalized): Working Proprietor (Wholesale or Retail Trade)
Religion: Church of England
Date of death:
1918-09-04
Cause of death:
Died in war, unknown cause
Buried:
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, IV. A. 54.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 467291
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the regimental diaries:
On 16/8/17 on Hill 70, this N.C.O. established a block in the enemy communication trench, placing it as far forward as our barrage would permit. He then did his utmost to keep the post supported with bombs, but as the enemy were making repeated attempts to drive the post out, the supply could not be kept up. He was severely wounded while gathering bombs from the dead. His determination and coolness in handling this post undoubtedly saved us many casualties, if not the possession of the CHALK PIT. He was a valourous soldier throughout.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-16
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try
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CWGC ID: 996494
LAC ID:
234458
Service file: B8994-S054
Uploader's Notes: Son of Alexander S. and Rachel Smart, of Edmonton, Alberta.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 63rd Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the regimental diaries:
On 16/8/17 on Hill 70, this N.C.O. established a block in the enemy communication trench, placing it as far forward as our barrage would permit. He then did his utmost to keep the post supported with bombs, but as the enemy were making repeated attempts to drive the post out, the supply could not be kept up. He was severely wounded while gathering bombs from the dead. His determination and coolness in handling this post undoubtedly saved us many casualties, if not the possession of the CHALK PIT. He was a valourous soldier throughout. ]
On 16/8/17 on Hill 70, this N.C.O. established a block in the enemy communication trench, placing it as far forward as our barrage would permit. He then did his utmost to keep the post supported with bombs, but as the enemy were making repeated attempts to drive the post out, the supply could not be kept up. He was severely wounded while gathering bombs from the dead. His determination and coolness in handling this post undoubtedly saved us many casualties, if not the possession of the CHALK PIT. He was a valourous soldier throughout. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2020-01-12