| Regimental number | 7034 |
| Place of birth | Latham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Smith, 39 Esther Street, Simm's Cross, Wedness, Lancashire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Margaret SMITH. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 30 March 1918; disembarked Sydney, 15 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 28 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 53 |
| Place of burial | no details |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
