| Regimental number | 22540 |
| Place of birth | Greenough Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Nanson, Upper Chapman Line via Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Sims, Nanson PO, Upper Chapman Line via Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Reinforcement 1 |
| 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 16 June 1919 |