'Operations: British front in the vicinity of the Foret de Mormal 5th November 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above operations, the Company to which Sergeant Smith belongs attacked. On reaching the edge of the wood, near the final objective, he led his platoon in a charge against three enemy machine guns with great bravery. This party killed the whole of two gun crews and captured the third. Later, he went on to the last possible position and consolidated. His initiative, daring and coolness inspired his platoon with great confidence and with the true spirit of the offensive, and throughout the day he rendered very valuable service to his Company.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 July 1919

Regimental number	23/1816
Occupation	Engine cleaner
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs E Smith, Taradale
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 38 Tahiti on 8 January 1916
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations: British front in the vicinity of the Foret de Mormal 5th November 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above operations, the Company to which Sergeant Smith belongs attacked. On reaching the edge of the wood, near the final objective, he led his platoon in a charge against three enemy machine guns with great bravery. This party killed the whole of two gun crews and captured the third. Later, he went on to the last possible position and consolidated. His initiative, daring and coolness inspired his platoon with great confidence and with the true spirit of the offensive, and throughout the day he rendered very valuable service to his Company.' Source: London Gazette Date: 3 July 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 5