| Regimental number | 217 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Address | Stephen Terrace, Gilberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. J. Smith, Stephen Terrace, Gilberton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Yes. AM Cadets (Worlds Tour) 6 mos. 10th A.I.R. (12 mos. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when his pilot descended to the rescue of an officer who had been forced to land. On landing he held the enemy at bay with his revolver, thus enabling his pilot to rescue the officer and to safely fly away his machine.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of two pilots who carried ouot a remarkable series of photographs in one flight, completely covering an important area of 45 square miles. On a later occasion he successfully bombed an important bridge head from a low altitude, and his work throughout, as well as his photography, has been invaluable, and characterized by the most consistent gallantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia by aeroplane, 12 November 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 23 March 1920; discharged (appointment terminated), Adelaide, 23 May 1920. Medals: Military Cross and Bar, MSBV |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Place of burial | North Road Church of England Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Ross Macpherson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
