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We remember George Simms
We remember George Simms
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Canada
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1888
service
British Army
Private
1066
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Battalion
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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location
Pilley's Island Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland
Canada
parents address
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1915
death
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30th December 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
J. 83.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Simms |
| Source | 4039431 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilley's Island Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland | Canada | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1066 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Simms | mother | ||
| William Simms | father |
Media
Media
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Gravestone of Private George SimmsPrivate George Simms served with the 1st Battalion Newfoundland Regiment at Gallipoli and fell there on 30th December 1915. His grave is in Lancashire Landing Cemetery. We will remember.
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment Lost at GallipoliMore about Royal Newfoundland Regiment Lost at Gallipoli
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Private George Simms | Anne1202 |
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