| Regimental number | 3729 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Tweed Heads, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Phoebe Simonsen, Tweed Heads, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the BEAUREVOIR Line, east of PERONNE, on 3rd October, 1918, an enemy strong post was encountered, which considerably hampered the advance. Private SIMONSEN at once acting on his own initiative, advanced to an exposed position, and shot three of the gun crew. He then led the rush at the post, killing two more of the enemy. It was mainly due to his daring that the post was captured. He later volunteered to carry a message and get in touch with another company on the flank. This he accomplished under very heavy machine gun fire, bringing back valuable information. Throughout he displayed coolness and courage, and set a fine example to all ranks.' 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
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| Family/military connections | Brother: 1473 Pte Alfred William George SIMONSEN, 2nd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 5 February 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 39 |
| Place of burial | Tweed Heads Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
