Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 241959 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Seaforth Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte. Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death UK Town of death Glasgow Country of burial UK Cemetery Essil Burial Ground Year of death 1919 Month of death March Day of death 2 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds at Stobhill Military Hospital Manner of death reference Died of Wounds