| Regimental number | 3409 |
| Place of birth | Footscray Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmoulder |
| Address | Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Simpson, 147 Buckley Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good work. On 9 August, 1918, in front of Lihon, his company commander and three commanders became casualties. He immediately took charge of the three left platoons, established a defensive flank on the left, and, against repeated heavy attacks, defended this flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
