| Regimental number | 2893 |
| Place of birth | Ocean Grove Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 50 Nelson Road, Newport, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Simpson, 50 Nelson Road, Newport, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |