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Surname: SIMPSON
Forename(s): John
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 18/1328
Rank: L/Corporal
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 10th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: 36
Date of Death: 1918-08-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 4.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John Simpson was the son of William and Jane Ann Simpson, née Willan and brother of Private Charles Simpson (49973) (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.
1891 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Long Ing - John Simpson, aged 9 years, born Barnoldswick, son of William and Jane Ann Simpson.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 10, Bank Street - John Simpson, aged 18 years, born Barnoldswick, son of William and Jane A. Simpson.
John was married to Mary Parker Hunter in 1907 and was the brother-in-law of Private Abraham Hunter (306432) (q.v.).
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 7, Craven Street - John Simpson, aged 28 years, born Barnoldswick, husband of Mary Simpson.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John Simpson, 18/1328, West Yorkshire Regiment. Theatre of War first served in: (3) Egypt. Date of entry therein: 22 December 1915.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: L/Cpl John Simpson, 18/1328, 18th W. Yks.; 18/1328, 10th W. Yks. Killed in Action 24.8.18.
John was probably transferred from the 18th Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (2nd Bradford) to the 10th Bn when the 18th Bn was disbanded on the 15 February 1918.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: L/Cpl, John Simpson, 18/1328, 10th Bn W. Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 24.8.18 France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Mary. £28 4s. 1d.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
SIMPSON, Lance Corporal John, aged 36, West Yorkshire Regiment, 212, Valley Road, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Aug. 24, 1918.
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L/Corporal John SIMPSON
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division
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14 July 1916
BARNOLDSWICK CASUALTIES – KILLED, WOUNDED AND MISSING
Pte. John Simpson, West Yorkshire Regiment (Bradford ‘Pals’), whose home is at 7, Craven Street, Barnoldswick, was wounded in France on July 1st, and is now at the base hospital. His wife has received a letter from him stating that his injury is not serious.
20 September 1918
Lance-Corporal John Simpson, Barnoldswick
Lance-Corporal John Simpson, officially reported killed in action on August 24th, was a Lewis gunner In the West Yorkshire Regiment. He was the eldest of six sons of the late Mr. William Simpson, and of Mrs. Simpson, 22 Valley Road, Barnoldswick, all of whom joined Forces. Three are still serving; one has been discharged from the Navy, and another has been “missing” in France over 12 months. Lance-Corporal Simpson was 36 years of age, and married, his wife and one child living at 7 Craven Street, Barnoldswick. He enlisted in May, 1915, and served in Egypt before going to France, where he has spent 2½ years. Before joining the Army he was a winding overlooker employed by the Craven Manufacturing Co., Butts Mill. He was wounded during the big push on the Somme in July last year.
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14 July 1916
BARNOLDSWICK CASUALTIES
Private John Simpson, West Yorkshire Regiment (Bradford Pals), whose home is at 7 Craven Street, Barnoldswick, was wounded in France on July 1st and is now at the base hospital. His wife has received a letter from him stating that his injury is not serious.
20 September 1918
Barnoldswick Casnalties
Lance-Corpl. John Simpson, officially reported killed in action on Aug. 24th, was a Lewis gunner in the West Yorkshire Regiment. He was the eldest of six sons of the late Mr. Wm. Simpson and of Mrs. Simpson, 22, Valley Road, Barnoldswick, all of whom joined the military forces. Three are still serving, one has been discharged from the navy, and another has been missing in France over 12 months. Lance-Corpl. Simpson was 36 years of age, and married, his wife and one child living at 7, Craven Street, Barnoldswick. He enlisted in May 1915, and served in Egypt before going to France, where he has spent 2½ years. Before joining the army he was a winding overlooker, employed by the Craven Manufacturing Co., Butts Mill.
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