| Regimental number | 6/3461 |
| Address | 448 Lincoln Road, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, G A Simmers, Selwyn Street, Timaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Messines Ridge (New Zealand) Memorial, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George Annand SIMMERS and Isabella Glen SIMMERS, 20 Selwyn Street, Timaru. Native of Dunedin. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In "No Man?s Land", Armentieres in front of T 87 and T 88 for gallant conduct, coolness and determination. He displayed great courage during a severe two hour
enemy retaliation. His behaviour during this very severe test was very reassuring, and he inspired great confidence in his subordinates. This was on the night of 2nd/3rd July 1916.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Eighth |