| Regimental number | 1957 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | GPO, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | J Holman, 34 Braiding Road, Brixton Hill, London SW, England |
| Enlistment date | 19 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | aao SERVICES |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Simpso spelt Simpson |
| Date of death | 22 July 1962 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |