Son of Robert and Emma Simpson (nee Bretherton), of 1, Tower Street, Turton, Lancashire. Clerk of works to the Turton Urban District Council. Tried to desert and join the “Scottish Bn.” of the King’s Liverpool Regiment whilst stationed in Blackpool.
Simpson, Robert –
Personal details
- Surname: Simpson
- Forename: Robert
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Turton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 19th (4th City) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 12727
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: March 13th, 1915 - 1915-03-13
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/12/1914
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 9a