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We remember John Simpson
We remember John Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
William Simpson
Source:7445886
25th May 1895
employment
Tailor
Garmouth
United Kingdom
Source:4046019
service
British Army
Private
1218
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:4046019
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8708635
1916
death
Killed in Action
Direct shell on trench, no body found. His name can be found on the Thiepval and on the Garmouth Memorials.
High Wood, Nr Mametz
United Kingdom
Source:7445886
Source:4046019
30th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 15 C.
Source:7445886
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 4046019 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1218 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Simpson | mother | ||
| Charles Simpson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Simpson | brother | 25th May 1895 |
Media
Media
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Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to J Simpson | Vincent96527 | |
| Memorial stone to John Simpson | Vincent96527 |
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