| Regimental number | 5448 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | 10 Rosamond Street, Balaclava, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 110 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Amy Simmons, 10 Rosamond Street, Balaclava, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Alexandria, 6 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 16 June 1916. Proceeded overseas to France from 4th Training Bn, Rollestone, 21 July 1916; taken on strength, 14th Bn, in the field, 13 August 1916. Proceeded on leave, 12 August 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 26 August 1917. Admitted to 2/1 West Riding Field Ambulance, 30 March 1918 (myalgia), and transferred to 3rd Canadian Stationary Hospital, Doullens; to 56th General Hospital, 31 March 1918; to 6th Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 5 April 1918; to 12th Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 6 April 1918; to 10th Convalescent Depot, Ecault, 7 April 1918; to 1st Convalescent Depot, 28 April 1918; to Base Depot, Havre, 6 May 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 19 May 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 18 September 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 7 October 1918. Embarked Havre for England, 31 March 1919, for return to Australia; marched in to No 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 1 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 17 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Next of kin's surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as SIMMONDS. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMMONS Horace John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
