| Regimental number | 2483 |
| Place of birth | Hindmarsh South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yeelanna, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Isabelle Milne Smith, Yeelanna, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK 20th September 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of the Left Section of the Battalion line. He faithfully kept his direction and became separated from his Company by the marshy ground between IRON CROSS and ALBERT REDOUBTS. He established a post East of IRON CROSS and got into touch with his Company by a circuitous forward route. He showed great skill, daring, and resourcefulness, in handling a difficult situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
