| Regimental number | 1455 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Laura, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28.8 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Kate Charlotte Smith, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2.5 years in the 17th Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, Laura, South Australia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 21 January 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Laura Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH George William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
