Joseph Simpson
He was a litho printer.
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
John Simpson was born on 29 November 1890, he was baptised on 8th February 1891 at St Nicholas Church, Nottingham, he was the son of John a dray man for the Midland Railway, and Emma Simpson née Cope.
His father John was born in 1849 at Nottingham, his mother Emma Cope was born in 1850 at Nottingham, who both pre-deceased Joseph. He was the brother of Annie (née Simpson) Parkin, Ellen (née Simpson) Preston and Emma (née Simpson) Rodgers.
In 1911 the family home was at 13 Pemberton Street Nottingham although Annie and Ellen lived elsewhere. By 1918 Emma had moved to 3 Mettham Street Lenton Boulevard and later 78 Rupert Street (both Nottingham).
She became Joseph's legatee (Simpson's Army Service Record [ASR]).
Joseph was conscripted and attested 10th March 1916, at Bedford and was placed in 4/8th Battalion Middlesex Regiment. He served in Britain until 12th July 1916 when he embarked for France at Folkestone. He joined 1/8th Battalion Middlesex. He was wounded 15th September 1916, and recovered in Britain until 7th March 1917 when he returned to France (ASR).He was killed in action on 17th April 1917 having no known grave his name is commemorated on the Arras Memorial Bay 7
A leather wallet and photos were returned to his sister Emma Rodgers.
additional research Peter Gillings
Photo of Joseph Simpson
Arras Memorial courtesy of the cwgc