Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Frank Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was working as a labourer in Oldham before he enlisted in September 1914. He was shot by a sniper and is also commemorated on IWM 2224. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Armentieres Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 6 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action