Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John M War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours D.C.M. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Scots Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 11th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Serjeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Serjeant Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Arras Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 6 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action