Richard Simpson

St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent, Pas de Calais, FranceBritish War Medal and Allied Victory Medal.

Richard Simpson.

Personal Details:

Born in Hampton in 1885.

Only son of Richard and Emma Simpson of Church Street, Malpas.

Richard had a twin sister, Martha Emma.

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Military Details:

Regiment:           282nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.

Rank:                 Driver.

Serial Number:   198270.

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Record of Death:

Died of wounds in France on 22nd August 1918. Aged 20.

Buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent, Pas de Calais, France. K.18.

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Gravestone Inscription:

"HOPE TO MEET AGAIN MOTHER, FATHER, SISTER"

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Medals and Awards:

Richard was awarded the Campaign Medals (British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal).