| Regimental number | 10/2765 |
| Address | Mahara House, Waikanae |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, William Smith, Damside, Galashiels, Scotland |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field as a Company Runner, on 4th November 1918 east of Le Quesnoy. He was given, during the operation, important messages to take to Battalion, flank Companies and forward platoons. He carried out this duty with tireless energy and with an utter disregard for his personal safety. He displayed great skill in negotiating thickly wooded country and
delivered his messages quickly and surely.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth |