About Robert Smith
Lived 1881 – 1928 (aged 46). Robert Smith was an Australian military personnel.
Brigadier General Robert Smith, (4 September 1881 – 14 July 1928) was an Australian wool merchant and a senior officer in the Australian Army during the First World War.
He was promoted to the command of a brigade in January 1917.
Smith served as president of the Geelong Football Club from 1921–1922.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Smith?
Australian Army officer
When was Robert Smith born?
Robert Smith was born on 4 September 1881 in Richmond.
When did Robert Smith die?
Robert Smith died on 14 July 1928 in Geelong.
What was Robert Smith's occupation?
Robert Smith was a military personnel.
What nationality was Robert Smith?
Robert Smith was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Smith (Australian Army officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Smith. https://biography.guide/robert-smith-military-personnel-1881/
MLA: "Robert Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-smith-military-personnel-1881/.
Chicago: "Robert Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-smith-military-personnel-1881/.
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