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We remember Thomas Leigh Simpson
We remember Thomas Leigh Simpson
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Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
enlistment
Source:9155118
5th January 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
Light Horse Field Ambulance
3rd
Source:9150803
5th January 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9150803
August 1915 - 15th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Mumps
Hospital/Institution
Source:9150803
20th January 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
Australian Flying Corps
68th Squadron
Source:9148241
1st June 1917
1917
commission
Source:9176406
1st July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
Australian Flying Corps
Source:9148241
1st September 1917
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
Australian Flying Corps
3 Squadron
Source:9148241
13th February 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9155118
12th December 1918
1960
death
Source:9150803
9th December 1960
burial
Victoria
Australia
Source:9155118
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Leigh |
| Initials | TL |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 7593086 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Light Horse Field Ambulance | 3rd | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Flying Corps | 68th Squadron | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Flying Corps | 3 Squadron | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Robertson | mother | ||
| Archibald Joseph Simpson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-04 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-04 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Red Baron’s Funeral3 Squadron provided the pall bearers for the Red Barons Funeral. This photo is on separate evidence which identifies the four men.
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Thomas Leigh SimpsonCropped IWM photo. Laying a wreath at the Red Baron's funeral
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Communities
Communities
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Pallbearers at the Funeral of the Red BaronMore about Pallbearers at the Funeral of the Red Baron
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3rd Squadron Australian Flying CorpsMore about 3rd Squadron Australian Flying Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch College, Melbourne | Trevor65535 | |
| The AIF project | Trevor65535 | |
| Commission as 2nd Lieutenant | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Red Baron’s Funeral | Trevor65535 | |
| Thomas Leigh Simpson | Trevor65535 |
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We remember Thomas Leigh Simpson
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