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1206498 Lt. Hubert Sydney Centennial "Bill" Simpson MID Australian Army AIF 13th Btn. from:Haberfield, New South Wales (d.30th Mar 1918) Hubert Simpson was killed in action on the 30th of March 1918, aged 30 and is buried in the Foncquevillers Military Cemetery in France. He was the son of Frederick Washington Simpson and Emily Simpson, of Trebor, Rawson St., Haberfield, New South Wales. Born in Sydney, he was known as Bill in the 13th Battalion, which he joined in September 1914. After seeing service at Gallipoli in 1915, Lt Simpson was mentioned in despatches for gallantry in action at Pozieres and Mouquet Farm in August 1916. He was again recommended for a bravery award in February 1918, but was killed by shellfire at Hebuterne on 30 March 1918. In the Battalion history, Lt. Simpson is remembered as one the unit's heroes, who had risen through the ranks "through sheer battle work". His name is inscribed on the Honour Roll of the old GPO in Sydney. 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 the 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.**