| Regimental number | 5178 |
| Place of birth | Durham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | 95 William Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, F Jordan, 95 William Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th 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 from Avonmouth on board HS 'Karoola', 22 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: shrapnel wound, right thigh), Sydney, 10 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
