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WALLSEND

Simpson, A., Pte., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 10907 Private Arthur Simpson, serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers who died 20/01/1916.

In Wallsend Church Bank Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In
Loving memory
of
Henry
the beloved husband of
Hannah Simpson
of Wallsend
who died February 4th 1916
aged 65 years.
Also Arthur, their son
who died from wounds
received in action in France
January 20th 1916, aged 20 years.
Also the above
Hannah Simpson
who died June 24th ?1947
aged 72 years.

He is remembered in Wallsend on W7.21


The CWGC entry for Private Simpson

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk