| Regimental number | 192 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | 41 South Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5'8.25" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Bessie Georgina Smith, 188 Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Militia (3 months disch with purchase.) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal ''For conspicuous gallantry at BULLECOURT on the 3rd May 1917. In that he took a Limber with Machine Guns Stokes Mortars and ammunnition at the gallop as far up as the support Line, thereby materially assisting in the repelling of enemy counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 24 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 35 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 4 W, Grave 4), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH William George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
