| Regimental number | 27607 |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Smith, 27 Ewart Road, Forrest Hill, London SE, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Polygon Wood Cemetery (Row H, Grave No 14), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Samuel M. and Sarah E. Smith, 27 Ewart Road, Forest Hill, London, England |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations Gravenstafel - 30th September to 5th October 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Company Runner near St Jean on the 30th September 1917, he carried messages to detached posts near Aviatik under a heavy barrage, a thick mist making it very difficult to keep direction; and although slightly wounded he remained on duty. His absolute disregard for personal safety and his example greatly stimulated and encouraged his comrades.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 17 |