| Date of birth | 06 September 1892 |
| Date of death | 24 August 1918 |
| Mothers name | Kathleen |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | John A Smith |
| Siblings | Mary , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Buried where | Grevilliers British Cemetery. XI. D. 14 |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | Te Mawhai, Main Trunk Line, Wellington. |
| Awards | British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of birth | Foxton, New Zealand |
| Occupation | General Labourer |
| Place of death | France |
| Date of arrival overseas | 08 December 1917 |
| Theatres of war | France |
| Place of embarkation | Wellington on Transport No 93 |
| Surname | SMITH |
| War memorial | Foxton |
| Christian names | Francis Bernard |
| Place of arrival overseas | Liverpool, England |
| School | Sacred Heart College 1907-1910 |
| Wars | WW1 |
| Service number | 59741 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Final rank | Private |
| Regiment or service | 2nd Bn Canterbury Regiment NZEF |
| Embarkation date | 13 October 1917 |
| User reference | 1.216 |
His will was in favour of his sister Mary Matheson of Te Mawahai (all property real and personal). Will states Francis was in the 13th Coy 2nd CIB.
Hair: Brown. Eyes: Blue.
Height: 5' 8" Complexion: Medium (Fairish)
Chest: 33"- 37" Weight on Enlistment: 163lb
Weight on casualty Form: 140lb.
Age on enlistment: 24 years.
Last Employer: W Matheson, Te Mawhai.
Medals sent to sister Mrs Mary Matheson.
Plaque and Scroll sent to father Mr JA Smith, Cook St, Foxton.
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