| Regimental number | 3845 |
| Place of birth | Woodford, Essex, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 17 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Address | Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Simms, Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme, France |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Bulls Road Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 40), Flers, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 144 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Emily SIMMS; husband of Mrs I. SIMMS, Jane Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland. Native of Woodford, Essex, England |
| Family/military connections | Brother-in-law: Gunner D. Rowe of Melbourne, Victoria. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
