Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Brian Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Fromelles Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 9 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action