Walter Simpson
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He was the son of John and Mary Simpson and the brother of Mabel and Harold Simpson. In 1911 they lived at 19 St Paul's Terrace Hyson Green Nottingham. He was the husband of Florence (née Farrell) Simpson.
Private Walter Simpson, enlisted in Nottingham and served with the 17th Battalion Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment (Welbeck Rangers), he was killed in action on 20th October 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Nottingham Evening Post In Memoriam 20th October 1917 :- “SIMPSON. – In loving memory of Pte. Walter Simpson, killed by sniper October 20th, 1916. A noble life sacrificed. – Fondly remembered by father, mother, brothers, and sister. “SIMPSON. – In loving memory of Pte. Walter Simpson, killed by sniper October 20th, 1916. Never a day dawns or night returns but what I think of thee. Death divides but fond memories cling. – Loving wife (née Farrell). “SIMPSON. – In loving memory of Pte. Walter Simpson, killed by sniper October 20th, 1916. He sleeps beside his comrades in a hallowed grave unknown, but his name is written in words of love in the hearts he left at home. – Silently mourned by his wife's mother, father, sisters, and brothers.” Above are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
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