Historical information
3163 Pte W J Smith enlisted in to the AIF on 29 September 1915 and embarked from Fremantle on the Argylishire. On arrival Pte Smith was take on strength to Pioneer Training Battalion and was then transferred to 5 Pioneer Battalion. Pt Smith returned to Australia on the Berrima and arrived on 02 January 1919, was discharged on 22 March 1919.
Significance
This Victory Medal is the original that was issued to 3163 Pte W J Smith.
Physical description
Victory Medal. Round bronze Medal , with ribbon.
Inscriptions & markings
3163 Pte W J Smith. 5 Pnr Bn. A I F
On the reverse of the Medal - The Great War for Civilisaztion 1914-1919.
