| Regimental number | 170 |
| Place of birth | Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | West Marrickville Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 25 Havelock Street, Drummoyne, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry A Simpson, 25 Havelock Street, Drummoyne, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Tyne Cot Cemetery (Plot XXXIV, Row D, Grave No. 20), Passchendaele, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 127 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Louise SIMPSON, 25 Havelock Street, Drummoyne, New South Wales. Native of Sydney |
| 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
