| Regimental number | 903 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 9 Hanby Street, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, George H Smith, 9 Hamby Street, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bright, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a paty for mopping up, after the capture of a village, and had to swim two crreks to reach his objective, coming under direct fire of an enemy strong post. Without a moment's hesitation, he rushed it, capturing one officer and eleven men. He then rescued one of his men wo was luing wounded under fire in the street, then, closing his party round another strong post, he shot one man, and overpowered an officer, with his fists, the rest surrendering. Though greatly exhausted, he concluded by dashing across 70 yards of open ground by himself and capturing a party of nine of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
