| Regimental number | 23/981 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 18 Stevens Street, Sydenham, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 192 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs May Smith, Malvern Home, Ashburton |
| Previous military service | Served in the Railway Engineers, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For gallantry and devotion to duty on 22nd September 1916 when he was largely instrumental in repulsing a counterattack on Goose Alley by the skilful handing of his two guns. This Non Commissioned Officer has always shown the greatest coolness and has done consistent good work in the many raids in which the
Battery has taken part.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Tahiti',; discharged, 3 August 1919. War service: 4 years 89 days (of which 3 years 269 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |