Regimental number | 2865 |
Place of birth | Hyde Park South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | 34 Spencer Terrace, Glenelg, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mrs Elizabeth Simpson, 34 Spencer Terrace, Glenelg, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At the commencement of the advance from JEANCOURT on 18th September, 1918, his section commander having been wounded, Private SIMPSON took charge. His section shortly after was reduced to himself and one other, and with great determination he got forward his gun and the whole of his panniers. This extra ammunition was of the greatest value when his platoon became held up from concentrated fire from three enemy machine guns, which were holding up the left of the advance. Although slightly wounded in the face by a piece of shell he brought his gun into action and materially assisted in killing and capturing enemy gun crews. His prompt obedience to orders and cheerful acceptance of dangers were a splendid example to his platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |