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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William Simpson

In memory of:

Private William Simpson

August 26, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

K/54061

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information


Born:

January 22, 1920
Verdon, Manitoba

Enlistment:

December 18, 1941
Vancouver, British Columbia

Son of Joseph Simpson and of Bertha Elizabeth Simpson (nee Brennand).

Commemorated on Page 444 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

III. D. 15.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Grave Marker– William "Billy" Simpson's resting place at the Montecchio War Cemetery, Italy
  • Inscription– William "Billy" Simpson's resting place - Montecchio War Cemetery, Italy
  • Photo of William Simpson– Last photo taken of William Simpson before he was shipped overseas, never to return.

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