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John Simpson

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  • Occupation: Low & Bonar, Dundee
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John Simpson   Black Watch

DUNDEE MAN WOUNDED.

Mrs Simpson, late of 21 Nelson Street, Dundee, has been informed by the War Office that her husband, Private John Simpson, Black Watch, was wounded on 3d August.  He had been at the front for eleven months.  Prior to the war Private Simpson was employed by Messrs Low & Bonar, Cowgate, Dundee, and he took a keen interest in the Volunteer and Territorial movements.

Dundee Courier 19th August 1916

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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