| Service number | 2944 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit | 2nd Australian Signal Squadron |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 22 October 1918 |
| Cause of Death | Illness (Malaria) |
| Age at Death | 27 |
| Place of Association | Echunga, South Australia, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery, Damascus, Syria |
| Source | AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army |
Roll of Honour William Japhet James Smith
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Japhet James Smith's name is located at panel 26 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
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