| Regimental number | 13713 |
| Occupation | Freezing works hand |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Smith, Wakefield Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Briastre on the 11th October 1918. When the Company had suffered heavy casualties and had fallen back to a sunken road, this NCO volunteered to go out in front with a stretcher
and help carry in the wounded. This he did in daylight under machine gun fire and within a hundred yards of the enemy trenches, going backwards until all the wounded had been carried in. Throughout the operation Cpl Smith showed the utmost contempt of danger and set a magnificent example to all ranks in his Company.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 31 |