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216182 Pte. John George Simpson British Army 22nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry (d.19th Jul 1916) John Simpson died aged 19 whilst serving with the Durham Light Infantry. He was born in Philadelphia, son of Charles and Mary Simpson of 58 Nansen Street Jarrow. He lived and enlisted in Jarrow. In the 1911 Census, he is recorded as John George Simpson, age 14, living with his parents Charles & Mary Simpson & his sister at 17, Hilda terrace, Heburn John is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension and is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**