'This NCO has performed the duties of Headquarters Sergeant and Battalion Gas NCO During the recent operations, when the work of bringing rations forward was a difficult task, Staff Sergeant Smith never failed to deliver his rations. During the enforced absence of the Sergeant Major he took over the supervision of the Battalion Carrying parties displaying in all his work consistent devotion and tireless energy. He has continuously shown a cheerful disposition in trying circumstances and has always carried out well and faithfully any task allotted to him.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Regimental number	6/3162
Address	c/o D Hampton, Culverden
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, G Smith, Seggieden, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rank	Staff Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'This NCO has performed the duties of Headquarters Sergeant and Battalion Gas NCO During the recent operations, when the work of bringing rations forward was a difficult task, Staff Sergeant Smith never failed to deliver his rations. During the enforced absence of the Sergeant Major he took over the supervision of the Battalion Carrying parties displaying in all his work consistent devotion and tireless energy. He has continuously shown a cheerful disposition in trying circumstances and has always carried out well and faithfully any task allotted to him.' Source: London Gazette Date: 18 January 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Seventh