| Regimental number | 739 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co. Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Newstead, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 176 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Miss Davis, Glencairn, Belfast, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Member of the Belfast Rifle Club for 3 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Castlemaine, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Salvage Company |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Left at Alexandria, when 7th Bn proceeded to Gallipoli, as Foreman, 'C' Coy, to join the Australian Overseas Base, 4 April 1915. Taken on strength, 59th Bn, Moascar, 2 June 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 3 June 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 18 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 29 June 1916. On command to 5th Divisional Salvage Company, 13 July 1916; transferred to 5th DSC, 10 January 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 3 September 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 23 September 1917. To United Kingdom on leave, 4 September 1918; rejoined unit, 23 September 1918. Proceeded on 75 days' leave with pay in the United Kingdom, 12 November 1918; attached to Australian Army Pay Corps, 29 January 1919, on expiration of leave. Discharged from the AIF in London on being demobilised, 5 March 1919. Total war service: 4 years 194 days (of which 4 years 194 days were abroad). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Harry |
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