| Regimental number | 5210 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.5 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs H Lines, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the 92nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 4 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
