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We remember George Percival Simms
We remember George Percival Simms
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
enlistment
St Johns Newfoundland
Canada
Source:8687976
5th March 1915
service
British Army
Private
1217
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:4039461
1916
death
Killed in Action
Likely on July 1, 1916
Source:7082861
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7082861
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Percival |
| Initials | GP |
| Last Name | Simms |
| Source | 7082861 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1217 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy | mother | ||
| Ezriah Simms | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916More about Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Virtual Memorial | Lizbet72994 | |
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 |
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