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We remember John Simson
We remember John Simson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1910
education
Jesus College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8448024
1910
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
4th Australian Field Artillery Battery
Source:8389049
31st July 1917
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:8389049
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8448023
Source:8448024
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlandeeren
Belgium
Source:8448023
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Simson |
| Source | 8389049 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4th Australian Field Artillery Battery | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Paterson Turnbull | mother | ||
| Robert James Philip Simson | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Susan39810 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus College archives | Susan39810 |
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