| Regimental number | 890 |
| Place of birth | Boaness Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Address | c/o Mrs J B Smith, Hughenden, Albert Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Smith, Burnham, Henley, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | No 2 Command Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |