Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2364 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) F&F Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Fife and Forfar Yeomanry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 6th Bn K.O.S.B. Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Pte Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action