Thomas Simpson

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Perth
  • Service no: 5208
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
  • Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death:
  • Date of Death: 23.07.1916
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: Addenda Panel

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 44 Arthurstone Tce, Dundee
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:
  • Father:
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More about Thomas Simpson

Thomas has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

Thomas Simpson   5208   Cameron Highlanders

SIMPSON—Reported missing 23rd July, 1916, now officially reported to have been killed on that date, 5208, Private Thomas Simpson, Cameron Highlanders, aged 38 years, nephew of Mrs Mollison, 44 Arthurstone Terrace, Dundee.

Dundee People’s Journal 23rd December 1916

Next of kin listed as Eliza Mollison (aunt) 44 Arthurstone Tce, Dundee.

Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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