| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Wool merchant |
| Address | The Olderfleet, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E C Smith, Mossquiel, 91 New Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion Head-Quarters Staff |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Brigadier General |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Infantry Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Bar to DSO 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. By his skilful dispositions he met and held a powerful enemy attack, and personally conducting operations under heavy fire, he counter attacked, retook the lost ground, and pushed the enemy back for two miles at the point of the bayonet.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George, Distinguished Service Order & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
