| Regimental number | 1817 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter's assistant |
| Address | Marshall Avenue, Warrawee, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Alice Maud Ford, Mounter Street, North Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the night 17th/18th September 1918 near VENDELLLES. Whilst preparing for the subsequent operation to advance to the HINDENBURG LINE, Driver SIMPSON showed great courage and initiative under heavy shell fire. The team preceding his had been destroyed, and it was mainly due to his clever manoeuvring and dash that he was able to get his wagon loaded and away. His fearlessness set a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 115 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
