| Regimental number | 1181 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | c/o 88th Infantry, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Brother, R J Simpson, c/o 88th Infantry, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on the 20th September, 1917, Sgt. SIMPSON was detailed to assist the officer responsible for direction (Lieutenant ARCHIBALD). Before zero hour while the enemy was bombarding our position Sgt. SIMPSON was buried by shellfire and 20 minutes elapsed before he could be dug out and although he was badly shaken he was determined to carry on. While in position on the jumping off tape, Lt. ARCHIBALD was wounded, but was able to move with the attack to the first objective only on account of the invaluable assistance rendered by Sgt. SIMPSON.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
