| Regimental number | 3747 |
| Place of birth | Mile End, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Hughes Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, T Smerdon, Hughes Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 29 October 1918; disembarked Adelaide, 15 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: multiple gun shot wounds, chest, penetrating), Adelaide, 10 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | North Brighton North Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMERDON Hubert Ronald |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
