| Regimental number | 1721 |
| Place of birth | Nocundra, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Eulo via Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.7 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Simpson, Eulo via Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 18 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARBER Horace |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
