| Regimental number | 4718 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 31 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Brother, K Simpson, 52 South Street, Elgin, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 12 February 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 April 1918 |