| Regimental number | 2478 |
| Place of birth | Young, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kingsville Road, Young, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G J Smithers, Kingsville Road, Young, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 10 April 1919; disembarked Sydney, 1 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 24 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Died at Callan Park Mental Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITHERS John William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
