William Simpson

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772039
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Date of death: 
August 10th, 1918
Cemetery: 
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, XXI.66.9 - Poperinge, Belgium
Commemorated at: 
B.C.I. High School Memorial Plaque
Birth country: 
Scotland
Birth county: 
Morayshire
Birth city: 
Forres
Address at enlistment: 
80 Maitland Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
80 Maitland Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Packer
Employer: 
Dominion Flour Mill
Religious denominations: 
Presbyterian
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
27

Letters and documents

Cause and Place of Casualty: Died of Wounds. No. 3 C.C.C.S.

BX November 23, 1917

Word was received by Mrs. Ballinger, 144 Eagle Avenue, from Mrs. Simpson, who is now residing in Fergus, telling of the death of her husband Private William Simpson. He was wounded on Nov. 5 and died on Nov. 6. He went to France with the first draft from the 125th Brant Battalion and was formerly employed at the Dominion Flour Mills.