| Regimental number | 123 |
| Place of birth | Koondrook Victoria |
| Other Names | Harry |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
| Address | Yarloop, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, H Smith, Yarloop, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: Temporary CAPT Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He led his company brilliantly under heavy flanking fire, and personally attacked a machine gun post, shooting the gunner and capturing the other three men and the gun. After gaining his objective, he proceeded to a tank which was on fire in the vicinity and rescued several of the garrison. This was done under intense machine gun fire. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 2 May 1915; 7 August 1916. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |