| Regimental number | 3106 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Produce salesman |
| Address | Onehunga, Austenham Road, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L R Smith, Onehunga, Austenham Road, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Captured at Fleurbaix, reported Prisoner of War, Germany, 20 July 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Barambah', 6 June 1918; discharged (medically unfit: chronic bronchitis), 30 August 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH William Walter
Red Cross File 2570707S |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
