Lieutenant Morice Goldwin Smith trained in London and Petawawa, leaving for overseas April 24th, 1917, in charge of a draft of one hundred and forty Non-commissioned officers, and men of the 63rd. Battery, and  two officers. In England he was transferred as an Infantry Officer, warned twice for France, and again transferred to the Artillery, proceeding to France where he served until the end of hostilities.

Discharged May 31st 1919 due to demobilisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (31-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (01-06-1919), St. Andrews United Church - Roll of Honour - Chatham

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	18
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Ridgetown, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Studen, Royal Military College
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	June 1916
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Lt.Col. Herbert D. Smith, Chatham, Mother- Mrs. Beulah A. E. Smith

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