| Regimental number | 3998 |
| Place of birth | Forfarshire Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Brookton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Smith, 6 Havelock Place, Dundee, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in charge of the company's stretcher bearers, he walked up and down, heedless of the fire, attending to the wounded and removing them to shelter. Although blown up by a shell and severely shaken, he carried on his work unceasingly.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
