| Regimental number | 6626 |
| Date of birth | 7 October 1888 |
| Place of birth | Romsey, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Selwyn, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W J Simpson, Hay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 |
