| Regimental number | 1214 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Miss K Bray, Goolwa, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Machine Gun Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board 'Field Marshall', 23 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 May 1918, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 5 August 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Place of burial | Currency Creek Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMPSON William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
