Correctly named 5079 Cpl J Smith R Ir Regt
John served with the 6th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. He is entitled to a WWI Pair. The 6th Bn went to France first in December 1915.
On his pension records we see he was married to Susan Kate Smith.
Two addresses for him are also noted
11 Spellow Lane, Walton, Liverpool and 199 Whitefield Road, Liverpool.
The medal has a modern replacement ribbon.