Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames David Colin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sarjeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Ploegsteert Memorial Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action