Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1884 Month of death October Day of death 27 Age at death 59 Manner of death as stated Died