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We remember John Simpson
We remember John Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
enlistment
Accrington
United Kingdom
Source:9494616
marriage
Louisa
Source:7445888
service
British Army
Private
11575
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4046441
service
British Army
Private
22530
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:4046441
service
British Army
Private
11575
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7445888
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7445888
Source:9494616
18th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C.
Source:7445888
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 4046441 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11575 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 22530 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 11575 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Simpson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MGC cap badge | Ian105013 |
Stories
Stories
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