| Regimental number | 4865 |
| Place of birth | Gawler, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Striker |
| Address | Gawler, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Simpson, Gawler, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 4 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMPSON Herbert Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
