From: Ted Hawkins [mailto:hawkins2@aapt.net.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 23 February 2010 5:03 PM
To: Ted Hawkins
Subject: FW: RASIGS - Vale / Funeral Details - 31755 James Wendell SMITH, British Commonwealth Base Signal Regiment Korea
Importance: High

RASIGS - Vale / Funeral Details

31755 James Wendell SMITH

British Commonwealth Base Signal Regiment Korea

http://www.koreanroll.gov.au/veteran.aspx?id=1224503

(please note that Jim’s rank on discharge in 1954 at the age of 23 was CPL – not WO2 as shown on this website)

Date of Birth 2 October 1931

Date of Death 15 February 2010

It is with sadness and regret that we have been advised of the passing and funeral of another valued servant of Australia and the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Jim’s funeral was held on 19 February 2010 at Echuca.

Korean veterans, or their surviving relatives/next-of-kin, should take notice of the media release below and apply for the medal(s) to:

            Directorate of Honours and Awards

            PO Box 7952

Canberra BC ACT 2610

Phones:           1800 111 321 (toll free within Australia)

                        +612 6266 1050 (from outside Australia)

Application forms:      http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/

I believe Jim would be entitled to the following medals:

Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with Korea clasp

Korea Medal

United Nations Medal for Korea

Australian General Service Medal for Korea

and I am sure that Jim’s fellow Shrine guards will ensure that the family receives his full entitlement.

All replies direct to:

Andrew Campbell-Burns

Phone 03 5428 1585

Email acampbell-burns@bigpond.com

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