| Regimental number | 1973 |
| Place of birth | Auckland New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Glazier |
| Address | c/o Mrs Hoffner, Hill Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Duncan Simpson, c/o Mrs Hoffner, Hill Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 30 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 31/01/2006 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 August 1916 |
