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
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.
See below - page last update 26 April 2018.
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.
See below - page last update 26 April 2018.
28 March 2016
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13th March 2015
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20 November 2014
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Private JACK JANES, MM
Born 28 March 1894 Died 5 April 2019
Born 28 March 1894 Died 5 April 2019
Lance Corporal FRANK ROSSITER
Born 1896 Died 1 December 1917
Born 1896 Died 1 December 1917
2nd Lieutenant WALTER WEBSTER DSO
Born 27 August 1895 Died 10 February 1917
Born 27 August 1895 Died 10 February 1917
Private CYRIL HILL
Born 5 October 1898 Died 9 October 1916
Born 5 October 1898 Died 9 October 1916
Private ARCHIE COLES
Born January 1892 Died 28 March 1916
Born January 1892 Died 28 March 1916
Private CHRISTOPHER BAKER
Born January 1894 Died 30 April 1915
Born January 1894 Died 30 April 1915
Guardsman WILLIAM EATON
Born 1890 Died 1 September 1914
Born 1890 Died 1 September 1914
Private FREDERICK NICHOLLS
Born 3 September 1893 Died 13 March 1915
Born 3 September 1893 Died 13 March 1915
Corporal of Horse ARTHUR ROSE, DCM
Born 1888 Died 20 November 1914
Born 1888 Died 20 November 1914