| Regimental number | 45149 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Smith, 74 Greta Street, South Oamaru |
| Previous military service | Served in the 14th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: British Front opposite Beaumont Hamel 26th March 1918, and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During these operations this man was employed as a Battalion Runner. On 26th and 27th March and on 5th April he was frequently entrusted with important messages for Company Commanders. These messages he delivered with the utmost despatch, in spite of very heavy shelling and machine gun fire. His coolness and courage were
splendid, and throughout the whole operations he carried out his duties in a most cheerful and willing manner, and is deserving of the very highest praise.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Athenic', 3 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 18 April 1919. War service: 2 years 107 days (of which 1 year 351 days was abroad) Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 12 |