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1396   Private William Simpson
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 03/12/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 6th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (British Army)
Died: 16/06/1915 (Killed in Action)
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Summary      
William Simpson was born in Dungannon. He enlisted in Hamilton, Scotland. Private William Simpson was serving with the 6th Battalion of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) when he was killed in action on Wednesday 16th June 1915. The CWGC record Private William Simpson as the husband of A. Simpson, of 8 Alpine Street, Stonefield, Blantyre, Glasgow.
Further Information
William Simpson was born in Dungannon.
William Simpson was married to Mrs A Simpson.
William Simpson enlisted in Hamilton, Scotland.
Medal card
Private William Simpson arrived in France with the Scottish Rifles on 8th May 1915.
Private William Simpson was serving with the 6th Battalion of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) when he was killed in action in France on Wednesday 16th June 1915.
Private William Simpson is buried in Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy.
Private William Simpson is commemorated on High Blantyre War Memorial in Glasgow.
The CWGC record Private William Simpson as the husband of A Simpson of 8 Alpine Street, Stonefield, Blantyre, Glasgow.
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References and Links
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1 BillionGraves.com Photo of Private William Simpson's gravetone
2 Blantyre War Memorial Lists W Simpson
3 Forum on Blantyre War Memorial Photo of War Memorial.
4 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
5 Scottish National War Memorial Brief details of Private William Simpson
6 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private William Simpson's gravetone can be purchased here
7 www.gravestonephotos.com Photos of Blantyre War Memorial, Glasgow
Dungannon District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2015-2023