| Regimental number | 1916 |
| Place of birth | Clare South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | c/o Mr A Simms, Penwortham, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Simms, Penwortham, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 14 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 20 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 February 1917 |