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Surname: SIMPSON
Forename(s): Thomas
Place of Birth: Thornton-in-Lonsdale, Yorkshire
Service No: 165413
Rank: Gunner
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Field Artillery
Battalion / Unit: 160th Brigade
Division: 34th Division
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1917-10-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: XI. E. 19.
CWGC Cemetery: DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: RATHMELL, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Thomas Simpson (born 18 July 1896) was the son of James and Ellen Simpson, née Helme. James was born at Leck and Ellen at Cockerham, Lancashire.
1901 Westhouse, Thornton-in-Lonsdale, Yorkshire Census: Masongill Low Fields - Thomas Simpson, aged 4 years, born Thornton-in-Lonsdale, son of James and Ellen Simpson.
1911 Rathmell, Yorkshire Census: Huggon House - Thomas Simpson, aged 14 years, born Thornton-in-Lonsdale, Yorkshire. [Thomas was employed by John Ellershaw, Farmer.]
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr Thomas Simpson, 165413, Royal Field Artillery.
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, Gunner Thomas, R.F.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Simpson, Sheepwash Farm, [Rathmell], died of wounds Nov. 16, 1917.
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Gunner Thomas SIMPSON
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Field Artillery
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 34th Division
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16 November 1917
A RATHMELL HERO
We regret to announce that Gunner Thomas Simpson, R.F.A., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J Simpson, of Sheepwash Farm, Rathmell, has died of wounds received in action, having been admitted to hospital on October 24th. The sad news of the death of this soldier, who was only 21 years of age, was conveyed in a letter to his parents from his Commanding Officer as follows:– “It is with great regret that I write to tell you of the death of your son from wounds received in action. He was wounded about a week ago and was immediately sent to hospital. It was only this morning that I heard he had succumbed to his injuries. His loss is deeply felt by all ranks, for though he had not been with the battery very long, he has done his work well and always done his duty. Please accept the sympathy of all officers and men in your great loss.”
Previous to enlistment eighteen months ago Gunner Simpson was in the employ of Mr. F. Harrison, of Hollin Hall, Rathmell.
On Sunday morning last a memorial service was held at Rathmell Church.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents, who have another son in the R.F.A, at present on his way to India.
23 November 1917
RATHMELL
The above is a photograph of Gunner Thomas Simpson, R.F.A., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Simpson, of Sheepwash Farm, Rathmell, who died from wounds received in action, as reported in our last issue. Deceased was 21 yeas of age, and previous to his enlistment eighteen months ago, was employed by Mr. F. Harrison, Hollin Hall, Rathmell.
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16 November 1917
A RATHMELL HERO
We regret to announce that Gunner Thomas Simpson, R.F.A., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson, of Sheepwash Farm, Rathmell, has died from wounds received in action, having been admitted to hospital on October 24th. The sad news of the death of this soldier, who was only 21 years of age, was conveyed in a letter to his parents from his commanding officer as follows:– “It is with regret that I write to tell you of the death of your son from wounds received in action. He was wounded about a week ago and was immediately sent to hospital. It was only this morning that I heard he had succumbed to his injuries. His loss is deeply felt by all ranks, for though he had not been with the battery very long, he has done his work well and always done his duty. Please accept the sympathy of all officers and men in your great loss.”
Previous to enlistment eighteen months ago Gunner Simpson was in the employ of Mr. F. Harrison, of Hollin Hall, Rathmell.
On Sunday morning last a memorial service was held at Rathmell Church.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents, who have another son in the R.F.A. at present on his way to India.
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