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We remember Carr Simpson
We remember Carr Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:8775548
1897
1916
service
British Army
Private
26129
Scottish Rifles
10th Battalion
Source:8775548
20th January 1916 - 10th October 1917
service
British Army
Private
26169
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
*conflict in CWGC records
Source:8775549
1919
death
Source:8775549
3rd December 1919
burial
Wigtownshire
United Kingdom
Grave 125
Source:8775549
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Carr |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 4042569 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26169 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | *conflict in CWGC records | Private | |
| British Army | 26129 | Scottish Rifles | 10th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Robert Simpson | father |
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Enlisted on 20th January 1916In 10th Battalion of the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians)
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Carr Simpson's registration of birth.Born 6th June 1897 at 0930am at High Drummore, Parish of Kirkmaiden in the county of Wigtown.Contributed by:
Julia10315 -
Carr Simpson's family headstone.Standing in Kirkmaiden Kirkyard is the family headstone which is recognised by the CWGC.Contributed by:
Julia10315
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted on 20th January 1916 | Julia10315 | |
| Carr Simpson's registration of birth. | Julia10315 | |
| Carr Simpson's family headstone. | Julia10315 |
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