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    Memorial

    Private J M Simpson

    Family gravestone

    Source: Karen Mitchell

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    Current Location

    Laurencekirk Cemetery, Cairn Gardens, Laurencekirk, Kincardine And Deeside, Grampian, AB30 1LF, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NO 71994 71009

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    © WMR-106135

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    Type of Memorial
    Addition to gravestone
    WMR Reference Number
    106135
    Description
    Tall granite family gravestone with square top. There is a polished panel on the front with incised commemorations. Attached next to Pte Simpson's commemoration is his "Dead Man's Penny".
    Inscription
    Erected/by/James & Georgina Simpson/....also their son/James Mason/ Pte 2nd C.M.R./Gave his life for his country/8th Aug 1918 aged 30 years/and is buried at Caix New British Cemetery, France/....
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Maker(s)

    Ceremonies

    Components

    Gravestone

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good