Maj. Alfred Kenelm Digby-Smith, DSO

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Maj. Alfred Kenelm Digby-Smith (Digby), DSO

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Birthplace: Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Death: May 10, 1950 (72)
Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Place of Burial: [Block 124. Plot 14.], Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Immediate Family:

Son of William Henry Digby Smith and Lucy Smith
Husband of Mary Christian Digby-Smith
Father of Bertrand Digby Digby-Smith and Merrial Evelyn Digby Smith
Brother of Frank Everard Digby Digby-Smith; Frederick Cecil Digby Smith; George Gerald Digby Smith; Lucy Evelyn Digby McNab; Elizabeth Jessie Digby Smith and 1 other

Occupation: New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion
Find A Grave ID: 219657289
Service No: WWI 24/25
Managed by: michael Digby-Smith
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About Maj. Alfred Kenelm Digby-Smith, DSO

Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) AWMM. DSO: London Gazette, 16 August 1917. Citation: "For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although severely wounded (in the face by shrapnel) and suffering from gas he successfully led his company to its objective, and remained until consolidation was well underway and the situation secure. He displayed great keenness and determination."

Cenotaph Record: http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C...

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Maj. Alfred Kenelm Digby-Smith, DSO's Timeline

1877
July 18, 1877
Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Birth Registration Number: (reg. 1877/11914).

1907
1907
1909
1909
1950
May 10, 1950
Age 72
Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
May 10, 1950
Age 72
Northern Cemetery, [Block 124. Plot 14.], Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand