| Regimental number | 10381 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | 5 Male Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Simson, 5 Male Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 15th Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | 10 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 September 1919 |
| Date of death | 5 October 1963 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |