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We remember Donald Simpson
We remember Donald Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
Source:7631157
18th June 1881
1911
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:7631157
14th September 1911
1911
marriage
Rosalie Flynn
Source:7631157
25th December 1911
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8597054
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 7631157 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Gunner |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalie Flynn | wife | 25th December 1911 |
Media
Media
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Service Certificate as rating Donald SimpsonRatings Naval Service Certificate
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Certificate as rating Donald Simpson | Colin86612 |
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