| Regimental number | 7586 |
| Place of birth | Mooltan, India |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Clayton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A E Simmons, Patrick Street, Clayton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Yes S Cadets 1 years Area? 54A |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 31 July 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 28 September 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 22 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMMONS Alfred William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
