Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, c.1919 - 1920

Historical information

Plaque was commonly called 'Dead Man's Penny.
Walter Leslie SMITH enlisted No 3486 on 14.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements to the 7th Batt AIF. He transferred to the 21st Batt on 4.3.1916 to be with his brothers. His No is changed to 3846A. He DOW's on 31.7.1916. Refer 52.6 for photo and details of his brothers and cousins.

Physical description

Plaque, round, bronze commemorating the military service of Walter Leslie SMITH.

Inscriptions & markings

He died for Freedom and Honour
'Walter Leslie Smith
Brittanica & Lion
20 - ECRP

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