| Occupation | Chemist |
| Address | 320 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Colin Simpson, 320 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 49th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized the Brigade Signal Service so thoroughly that communication was maintained with every unit throughout. He was continually under shell fire but personally supervised all repairs, by his vigorous and cheerful manner impressing all ranks in the highest degree.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
