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We remember John Simpson
We remember John Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1915
employment
Cabinet Maker
Hamilton
Canada
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28th July 1915
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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30th August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
141288
1st Battalion
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1st October 1918
1918
location
260 Victoria Avenue, Ontario
Canada
their own address
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1st October 1918
marriage
Edith
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service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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1st October 1918
burial
Sancourt British Cem 10 3/4 miles SE of Donai, plot 1 row D 15
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 5755409 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 Victoria Avenue, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 1st October 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | |||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 141288 | 1st Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann C Simpson | mother | ||
| William Simpson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-28 | 6'0" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
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Multimedia
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| family scroll commemorating John Simpson | Amanda3051 | |
| Attestation papers John Simpson | Amanda3051 | |
| Attestation papers page 2 for John Simpson | Amanda3051 | |
| newspaper notice of the death of John Simpson | Amanda3051 | |
| Canadian Casualty Record Card for John Simpson | Amanda3051 | |
| John Simpson | Amanda3051 |
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