Simpson, R (Robert)

Simpson, R (Robert)
Private Robert Simpson was the son of John and Elizabeth Simpson from Craig, Claudy, County Londonderry.
Unfortunately, Robert never made it to France as he contracted pulmonary tuberculosis[1] whilst in training. This would ultimately take his live in Purdysburn Hospital, Belfast, Ireland.
Date of Death: 04/02/1916 (Aged 18)
Service: Private, 12th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Service Number: 25712
Burial Location: Near South wall of Chancel.
[1] Pulmonary tuberculosis is known as TB and leads to wasting away of the body.