| Regimental number | 48287 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm manager |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23.8 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A H Smith, PO Box 9, Kimbolton via Feilding |
| Previous military service | Served in the 6th Mounted Rifles; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (1st Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 95 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 27 March 1918 (left hand, both legs). Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Raranga', 11 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 27 May 1919. War service: 2 years 116 days (of which 1 year 325 days was abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 66, p. 17 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7818313 |