Born on 20 January 1896 in Nottingham, England – cousin of John Simpson, Nottingham, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410425) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 November 1916 – invalided to England on 21 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 – killed in action on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
Awarded the Military Medal – no citation (announced 17 September 1917). Unit recommendation date unknown: “For bravery in the Field.”
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)))
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410425) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 November 1916 – invalided to England on 21 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 – killed in action on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
Awarded the Military Medal – no citation (announced 17 September 1917). Unit recommendation date unknown: “For bravery in the Field.”
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)))
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