| Regimental number | 1777 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bungendore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 44 Smith Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Smith, 44 Smith Street, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Volunteer Militia: Corps disbanded. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded to Gallipoli on board 'Ionian', 11 September 1915; taken on ration strength of unit at Gallipoli, 17 September 1915. Commended by Army Commander for invention of loop-hole for night firing, 22 November 1915. Promoted Lance Corporal, 25 December 1915. Evacuated from Gallipoli, and disembarked at Alexandria from Mudros, 9 January 1916. Reverted to the ranks at his own request, 13 February 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 17 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 23 March 1916. Appointed Temporary Corporal, 4 April 1917; Armourer Staff Sergeant, 1 July 1917. Severely reprimanded, 9 August 1917, for 'conduct prejudicial' in that he fell out of a route march without permission. Granted furlough to England: fell sick and admitted to hospital, 10 January 1918 (piles). Discharged from 2nd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, and granted furlough to report to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 18 January 1918. Commenced return to Australia, 31 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
