| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W A Smith, 60 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 88th Infantry. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Special Draft, AIF Officers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 34/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Ormonde on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Ormonde on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH John Ogilvie * |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
