| Regimental number | 5021 |
| Place of birth | Newtown New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cable operator |
| Address | Stephen Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, C H Smith, Stephen Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a gun and waggons, which came under heavy shell fire, he assisted to release the teams, and, aided by two other men, unloaded the ammunition and carried 150 charges to a place of safety. Later, when getting the gun into position, his party came under shell fire, but by his splendid example of courae and coolness he encouraged his men, and succeeded in placing the gun in position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
