| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
| Address | Bonnie Doon, Cleary Street, Hamilton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs K C Smythe, Bonnie Doon, Cleary Street, Hamilton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized a strong patrol, and maintained his position under very heavy fire until relieved. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in supervising the whole battalion front at great personal risk, after all other company commanders and many platoon officers had become casualties. His personal reconnaissance materially aided the clearing of a wood.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1175 Corporal Herbert Andrew SMYTHE, 3rd Bn, killed in action, 3 May 1917. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
