Private William Robertson Simpson
Service Number 17283
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
20.5.1918
2SG
Aged 30
Buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France. II, A, 13
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Simpson; husband of Catherine Summers Simpson, of 22, Morgan St., Dundee
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | West Bell Street / West Marketgait Dundee DD1 9AD Scotland | Dundee City Police War Memorial | World War 1 |
William Simpson | 20-5-1918 | View |
| Scotland | Beside A952 (South approach road to town) in front of the old churchyard. Old Churchyard South Road Peterhead Banff And Buchan Grampian AB42 2YN | Peterhead WW1 War Memorial | World War 1 |
William Simpson | 20-5-1918 | View |
Further information:
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