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We remember John Simpson Kirkpatrick
We remember John Simpson Kirkpatrick
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1895
sibling
Anna Kirkpatrick
Source:8071400
1895
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8071400
1901
1901
location
South Frederick Street, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8071400
1901
1914
employment
Ship's Fireman
Source:8071384
5th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Blackboy Hill
Australia
Source:8071384
5th September 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8071384
25th April 1915
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:8071383
19th May 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
202
Australian Army Medical Corps
C Section No 3 Field Ambulance
Source:8071384
1915
death
Killed in Action
Simpson and his donkey were killed by shrapnel shell whilst carrying the wounded to the dressing station
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7271647
Source:8071384
19th May 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
I. F. 1.
Source:7271647
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Simpson |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Kirkpatrick |
| Source | 8071383 |
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 8071383 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Frederick Street, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 202 | Australian Army Medical Corps | C Section No 3 Field Ambulance | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Simpson Kirkpatrick | mother | ||
| Robert Kirkpatrick | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Kirkpatrick | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-23 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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John Simpson (centre) assisting a wounded soldierPrivate John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 3rd Field Ambulance Brigade (enlisted as Simpson), assisting an unidentified British soldier, wounded in the leg, being carried by a donkey.Contributed by:
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John's grave at Beach Cemetery, GallipoliPhotograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk, September 2015Contributed by:
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John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkeyPictured on his donkey in Gallipoli.Contributed by:
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StatueStatue erected in Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, formerly Co Durham.Contributed by:
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The Man With The Donkey by Sir Irving Benson.A book in my Personal WW1 CollectionContributed by:
Lynn40137
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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 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin56585 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record for John Simpson | Charlotte33 | |
| Biography of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick | Colin56585 | |
| War Diary of the 3rd Field Ambulance AIF | Colin56585 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of John Simpson Kirkpatrick | Charlotte33 | |
| John Simpson (centre) assisting a wounded soldier | Charlotte33 | |
| John's grave at Beach Cemetery, Gallipoli | Charlotte33 | |
| John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey | Anne1202 | |
| Remembered With Honour | Simon6500 | |
| Statue | Catherine17352 | |
| Inscription | Catherine17352 | |
| The Man With The Donkey by Sir Irving Benson. | Lynn40137 |
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