Great War Dundee
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Alexander Simpson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 17068
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 6th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 24
- Date of Death: 22.10.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Terlicthun British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: VI.B.13.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 7 Arklay St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Jessie Simpson, 7 Arklay St, Dundee
- Father:
John Simpson
- Siblings:
James & 2 other brothers (names unknown)
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Alexander Simpson
Alexander was the brother of Pte James Young Simpson, 150568, 1st Battalion, Royal Dragoons, who was killed in action, 23.03.1918.
Alexander Simpson 17068 Cameron Highlanders
SIMPSON___Died of wounds received in action on 22nd October, Pte. Alex. Simpson, Cameron Highlanders, youngest son of Mrs Simpson, 7 Arklay Street, Dundee.
Dundee Evening Telegraph 31st October 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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