Simpson, R (Robert)

Simpson, R (Robert)

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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.

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