Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914-15 Star (7) (2526 L-Cpl. G. Simpson, Gord. Highrs.; 3365 Pte. J. H. Ridsdale, 14-Lond. R.; E. R. Ross, B.R.C.S. & St.J.J.; 507 Sjt. H. Hobbs, R.A.M.C.; 105 Pte. G. H. Robinson, R.A.M.C.; 116913 Pnr. B. J. Easterbrook, R.E.; 29174 Pte. W. D. Duff, 16/Can. Inf.) very fine and better (7) £100-140

George Simpson was born in and enlisted at Kamnay, Aberdeenshire. Serving with the 1/7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, he died of wounds at Home on 23 November 1916, aged 21 years. He was buried in Chichester Cemetery.

Private Walter David Duff, 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), was killed in action, France/Flanders, on 23 April 1915, aged 31 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.