| Regimental number | 12 |
| Place of birth | Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | South Annandale & Cleveland St Public Schools, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 209 Parramatta Road, Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Albert Smithson, 209 Parramatta Road, Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Albert, France |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Heilly Station Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 15), Mericourt-L'Abbe, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 11 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Albert and Agnes SMITHSON. Native of Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
