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John Simpson

In memory of:

Private John Simpson

April 29, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

19784

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

Division:

10th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

August 10, 1887

Son of William and Mary Simpson, of Keith, Scotland.

Commemorated on Page 36 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

I. A. 28.

Location:

Hazebrouck is a town lying about 56 kilometres south-east of Calais and is easily reached from Calais or Boulogne. The HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the south-western outskirts of the town. From the Grand place in Hazebrouck follow the D.916 Bethune road. Traverse the first set of traffic lights and the HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY is 200 metres further on the right hand side of the road as indicated by a signpost. The cemetery lies immediately inside the entrance.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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  • Memorial– The War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.

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    Memorial – The War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.
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    Memorial – Inscription on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.
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    Memorial – Inscription on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.
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    Memorial – Inscription on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.
  • Memorial– Panel containing John Simpson's name on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.

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    Memorial – Panel containing John Simpson's name on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.
  • Memorial– Inscription showing John Simpson's name on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.

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    Memorial – Inscription showing John Simpson's name on the War Memorial in Keith, Moray, Scotland. Image taken 28 March 2015 by Tom Tulloch.

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