| Regimental number | 2647 |
| Place of birth | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Other Names | Fred |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Rockvale Mines, Tungsten via Deepwater, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick William Simpson, Windy Point via Walcha, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Torrington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Napier on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2647A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For his very gallant work as stretcher bearer during attack near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. He showed an utter contempt of danger and unaided repeatedly carried wounded men on his back across a swamp swept by machine gun fire. After our wounded had been cleared he proceeded to the forward Battalions and rendered them valuable assistance in the same manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 35 |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMPSON Frederick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
