| Regimental number | 278 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mt. Marshall, Allora, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, H. A. Smith, Mount Marshall, Allora, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 June 1915 |
