| Regimental number | 1415 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Simpson, Cullenbullen, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'North of POZIERES on the night 6th/7th August, 1916, there was a heavy hostile artillery barrage between Battalion Headquarters and the firing line, and the wire was cut on several occasions. Sergeant SIMPSON was out the whole night repairing breaks and showed exceptional bravery and coolness under very dangerous and trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
