| Regimental number | 31360 |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Smith, 11 Palm Grove, Wellington South |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: British Front east and West of Bapaume 25th August/7th September 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above operations Private Smith acted as Battalion runner. He carried messages forward to the Companies under heavy shell fire and worked day and night under very trying conditions. He maintained a cheerful demeanour and showed a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 8 |