| Regimental number | 600 |
| Place of birth | Buninyong, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry Smith, Mount Clear PO, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion during protracted operations in attending wounded under heavy fire, although badly wounded himself. Private Smith has never been away from the unit since August 1914, in spite of being wounded, and his fine work has always been most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 24 September 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 24 January 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH William Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
