| Regimental number | 4317 |
| Place of birth | Kerang Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J R Simpson, Barham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on 20th September 1917, Private SIMPSON's section commander became a casualty. Pte. SIMPSON at once took command and led the platoon forward and was responsible for the capture of 6 prisoners. By his skill and gallantry he held his section together and consolidated the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
