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216184 Pte. Joseph Simpson British Army 19th Btn. Durham Light Infantry from:Jarrow, County Durham (d.2nd Apr 1916) Joseph Simpson, son of Joseph and Ellen Simpson (nee O'Neil) was born in Jarrow, County Durham. In the 1911 Census Joseph was described as aged 15, working as a Catcher for Riveters, and living with his family at 21 Milton Street, Jarrow. He enlisted in South Shields, and died on 2nd April 1916 aged 20, a few months after arriving in France. He is buried at Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix. He is also commemorated on the Palmer Cenotaph in 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 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.**