| Regimental number | 9969 |
| Place of birth | Forfar Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 292 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Simpson, Corunna Cottage, King Street, Tayport, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 21 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 5 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 January 1919 |