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We remember William Edward Simpson
We remember William Edward Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1915
1915
1915
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1916
1917
1917
1917
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 4049355 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Toppings Row, Boldon Colliery, County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th June 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1468 | Royal Fusiliers | 10th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | GS/50528 | Royal Fusiliers | 6th Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Simpson | son | 2nd April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Simpson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Ellen | wife |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
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