| Regimental number | 990 |
| Place of birth | Morwell Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | Ellimatta Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Newton Smith, Ellimatta Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: disembarked at Suez, 7 December 1915. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 16 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 23 June 1916. Wounded in action, 26 October 1916 (gun shot wound, right eye and right thigh). Admitted to 1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples, 29 October 1916; transferred to England, 1 November 1916, and admitted to 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. Discharged from hospital and granted furlough, 21 February 1917, to report to No. 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 8 March 1917. Marched in to No. 2 Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 11 May 1917 (on duty); marched in to Anzac Provost Corps, Tidworth, 28 August 1917 (on duty). Admitted to Group Clearing Hospital, Sutton Veny, 11 January 1918 (old gun shot wound). Commenced return to Australia on board 'Field Marschall', 12 March 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 May 1918; discharged, 27 June 1918 (loss of right eye). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Benalla Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
