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Son of Ernest A. and Jessie Simpson of Toronto, Ontario.
Brother of Lieutenant Ernest Alroy Simpson, who died on September 22, 1916, while serving with the Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment).
Military Cross, London Gazette No. 29837 dated 24 November 1916, "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He personally supervised the movements of the supporting troops under intense fire, displaying great courage and initiative, and setting a splendid example to his men. He has on many previous occasions done very fine work". 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.
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From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War.
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Major Joseph Donaldson Simpson is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.
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"University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.
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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club World War One Memorial, Toronto, Ontario.
Images of the 1926 unveiling ceremony and the names listed on the side
panels of the sun dial memorial. This unveiling and the photographs were
presented in a special edition booklet entitled "In Memoriam 1914-1918".
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Major Joseph Donaldson Simpson
From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918
published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto.
Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
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The Golden Book : The Military Institute, 1927 (Toronto : University of Toronto Press);
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The Golden Book : The Military Institute, 1927 (Toronto : University of Toronto Press);
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From the Toronto Telegram November 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Toronto Telegram October 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Remembering brothers lost … Brothers In Arms Memorial, Zonnebeke, BE … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
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From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War.
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Major Joseph Donaldson Simpson is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.
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"University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.
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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club World War One Memorial, Toronto, Ontario. Images of the 1926 unveiling ceremony and the names listed on the side panels of the sun dial memorial. This unveiling and the photographs were presented in a special edition booklet entitled "In Memoriam 1914-1918".
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From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
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The Golden Book : The Military Institute, 1927 (Toronto : University of Toronto Press);
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The Golden Book : The Military Institute, 1927 (Toronto : University of Toronto Press);
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From the Toronto Telegram November 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Toronto Telegram October 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Remembering brothers lost … Brothers In Arms Memorial, Zonnebeke, BE … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 501 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY Pas de Calais, France
Houchin is a village situated between Barlin and Bethune, about 5 kilometres south of Bethune in the Pas-de-Calais. HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY is to be found in open farmland on the south-west side of Houchin village.
HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY is served by a farm track which is accessible from the Houchin to Hallicourt road, D72. There are CWGC signposts to be found in the village of Houchin and on the main D72 road.
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