Charles SIMPSON

Main CPGW Record

Surname: SIMPSON

Forename(s): Charles

Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire

Service No: 49973

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s (Liverpool Regiment)

Battalion / Unit: 1/6th (Rifle) Battalion

Division: 55th (West Lancashire) Division

Age: 20

Date of Death: 1917-07-31

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: IX. F. 4.

CWGC Cemetery: NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Charles Simpson was the son of William and Jane Ann Simpson, née Willan and brother of L/Corporal John Simpson (18/1328) (q.v.). Their father was born at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire and mother at Kirk Merrington, Co. Durham. William and Jane's son, Fred, served for over a year with the East Lancashire Regiment in France and/or Belgium. He was discharged on the 24 August 1916 for being underage.

1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 10, Bank Street - Charlie Simpson, aged 4 years, born Barnoldswick, son of William and Jane A. Simpson.

1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 22, Valley Road - Charlie Simpson, aged 13 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Jane Ann Simpson, widow.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Charles Simpson, 49973, Liverpool Regiment.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Charles Simpson, 49973, 1/6 Kings Lpool. Date and Place of Death: 31.7.17 on or since. Dth presd. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother - Jane A. £5 15s. 6d.

Charles was killed in action during the Battles of Ypres, 1917, 31 July-10 November, at the Battle of Pilckem, 31 July-2 August.

A short biography of Charles is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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