| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 'Ilka', Catherine Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Walter Smith, 'Ilka', Catherine Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'In the attack on Peronne on 1st September 1918, this officer led his company with great skill and gallantry to the attack. During the advance, noticing that the officer commanding and most of the officers of another company had become casualties, he at once amalgamated the two companies and continued the advance. Later, when a strong enemy point was inflicting many casualties on the left company, he led a flank attack on the point, capturing about 110 prisoners and allowing the advance to continue. During the final consolidation his courage and energy were an inspiration to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
