Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
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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