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James W. Simpson

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James Medal Index Card, image courtesy of WFA

Military Information

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  • Service no: S/44021
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Black Watch
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Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 23.04.1897
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
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    Jane Duncan Simpson (nee McKay)

  • Father:

    James Forbes Simpson

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More about James W. Simpson

James initially served with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Reg no S/24536 before transferring to the Black Watch. After the war he married and then emigrated to America.

Information kindly supplied by James grandson James Simpson.

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