| Regimental number | 3913 |
| Place of birth | Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical mechanic |
| Address | Orderly Street, Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5'8.25" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Smith, Orderly Street, Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Militia (Engrs.) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis. Parents: William James and Emily SMITH |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return on board HD 'Beltana', 17 March 1917; disembarked Sydney, 12 May 1917; discharged (wounded), Sydney, 13 July 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Place of burial | Narrandera Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
