| Regimental number | 1177 |
| Place of birth | Bourke, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Hercules Street, Chatswood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Harry Smith, Edgeware Road, Enmore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Landed at Gallipoli, 25 April 1915. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, both legs), 26 April 1915. Evacuated to hospital, Alexandria; rejoined unit at Gallipoli, 6 November 1915. Wounded in action, Gallipoli (gun shot wound, thigh), 15 December 1915; evacuated to England, 21 May 1916. Attached to 29th Training Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, 9 October 1917; transferred to 43rd Training Squadron, 10 November 1917. Commissioned as Lieutenant, 13 December 1917. Commenced return to Australia, 24 October 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Changed name by statutory declaration to Royal HILYARD-SMITH, 12 November 1917. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
