| Regimental number | 7685 |
| Place of birth | North Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Compositor |
| Address | Culloden, Lord Street, Roseville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Simpson, Lord Street, Roseville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Wireless Signal Troop Pack 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A12 Saldanha on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | No 1 Pack Wireless Signal Troop |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during an advance at Khan Baghdidi on 26 March 1918. On this occasion, as at all times, he displayed unfailing energy, initiative, and coolness under fire, and set a fine example of devotion to duty to those with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: No.3045 Leslie Walter Simpson, 31st Battalion, who was killed in action at Fleurbaix, France on 22 August 1916. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
