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Kenneth Morrison
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From the article:
The first Scottish internationalist killed was Lieutenant Ronald Simpson who lost his life on 14 September 1914 on the Aisne on the Western Front in France.
Don't see him on CWGC or SNWM! _________________ Ken |
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Kenneth Morrison
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Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Delboy found him a while ago http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=454
Different Spelling Different date The Glasgow Herald got it right.
SIMSON, R F
Rank:Lieutenant
Date of Death:15/09/1914
Age:24
Regiment/Service:Royal Field Artillery
16th Bty. 116th Bde.
Grave Reference2.
CemeteryMOULINS NEW COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. D. J. and Mrs. I. A. Simson, of 68, Burton Crescent, Chelsea, London. Native of Edinburgh. Scottish Rugby International.
He is listed as Simson on the Edinburgh Academy memorial.
But not on SNWM !! _________________ Ken |
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