| Regimental number | 22452 |
| Place of birth | North Fitzroy Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 51 Fergie Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W R Simpson, 51 Fergie Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 27 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |