| Regimental number | 31722 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | 167 Invermay Road, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W F Smythe, 167 Invermay Road, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 15, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |