| Regimental number | 26/216 |
| Place of birth | Leith, Scotland |
| True Name | SIMPSON, James Walker |
| Occupation | Woodworker |
| Next of kin | Father, J Simpson, 15 McGregor Road, Bromley, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company, |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Grevillers (New Zealand) Memorial, Pas de Calais, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Elizabeth Walker Simpson, 15 McGregor's Road, East Linwood, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 28 |