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SIMPSON & ASHLAND PARISH COUNCIL

Peter Barnes talks about Simpson  and World War One

Local historian Peter Barnes has recently been interviewed about research into the men of Simpson who fought in World War One, and efforts to commemorate them. Watch the seven minute video here
06 Feb 2015

Lest We Forget

Eleven men from the parish of Simpson died during World War 1.
Their names are recorded on the war memorial.
On the centenary of each death  a special tribute will be added on the website.   Click on the name to download the tribute.
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See below - page last update 26 April 2018.

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28 March 2016
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2nd August 2019
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13th March 2015
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20 November 2014
Private JACK JANES, MM
Born 28 March 1894              Died 5 April 2019
Lance Corporal FRANK ROSSITER
Born 1896                            Died 1 December 1917
2nd Lieutenant WALTER WEBSTER DSO
Born 27 August 1895         Died 10 February 1917
Private CYRIL HILL 
Born 5 October 1898       Died 9 October 1916
Private ARCHIE COLES  
Born January 1892            Died 28 March 1916
Private CHRISTOPHER BAKER
Born January 1894            Died 30 April 1915
Guardsman WILLIAM EATON
Born 1890                           Died 1 September 1914
Private FREDERICK NICHOLLS
Born 3 September 1893    Died 13 March 1915
Corporal of Horse ARTHUR ROSE, DCM 
Born 1888                            Died 20 November 1914
Private FREDERICK BRIDGE
Born 1895                            Died 2nd August 1919
Parish Clerk
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07597 304054


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