| Regimental number | 3761 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Draper's assistant |
| Address | 29 Park Terrace, Parkside, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.8 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C A Smyth, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Captured, Reincourt, 11 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1917; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W26482. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMYTH John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
