| Regimental number | 4740 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| School | James Street Boys School, Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Address | 26 Parker Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, C H Smith, 26 Parker Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in Senior Cadets as 2Lt |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Flers, France |
| Age at death | 19.8 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | A.I.F. burial Ground (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 14), Grass Lane, Flers, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 147 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Trinity Uniting (formerly Congregational) Church, Perth, Western Australia. Memorial consists of two arched stained glass windows (inscription left: 'I will not fail thee nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage'; inscription right: 'I have fought the good fight. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.' Centred beneath the windows is a small brass plaque: 'World's War. Commenced 4th August 1914. Armistice signed 11th November 1918. Peace signed 28th June 1919. In the cause of truth combined for the freedom of mankind.' Beneath the windows and flanking the plaque left and right are two larger brass plaques bearing the names of members of the parish who served in the war. Those who died are marked with an asterisk and the words 'These died for us'. Parents: Charles and Elizabeth SMITH, 26 Parker Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: Fred Smith Woodhouse, Aviation Corps, killed in action. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
