| Regimental number | 4769 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| School | Leichardt Ward State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Locomotive fireman |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Brewer Simes, 114 Talfard Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Kammel No. 1 French Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 14), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 106 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Mary SIMES, 114 Talford Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
