| Regimental number | 499 |
| Place of birth | St Lawrence, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | The Oaks, East Oakley, Bassingstoke Hampshire, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5'4.25" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Smith, The Oaks, East Oakley Bassingstoke Hampshire, England |
| Previous military service | Served as driver in Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Echuca, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William Henry |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Fred and Louisa SMITH. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 20 January 1916; disembarked 21 February 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 14 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Spring Vale Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH William H |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
