Private THOMAS F. SIMPSON K/53601, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada who died age 32 on 21 July 1943 Son of John and Jean Fowler Simpson; husband of Jessie Simpson. Remembered with honour AGIRA CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, SICILY CWGC :: Cemetery Details
By the summer of 1939 war looked imminent. Canada had begun to prepare for war. The Militia Act made provisions for the calling out of Militia Regiments prior to the declaration of hostilities. The first 'Wartime' guards were posted on the Seaforth Armoury at 0745 hours on August 26, 1939. Battalion Headquarters went on 24 hour duty, and permission was given to recruit 24 men to active duty to guard the Armoury. At 1500 hours on September 1st, the Seaforth Highlanders were ordered to mobilize. New Page 1
Private THOMAS F. SIMPSON K/53601, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada who died age 32 on 21 July 1943 Son of John and Jean Fowler Simpson; husband of Jessie Simpson. Remembered with honour AGIRA CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, SICILY CWGC :: Cemetery Details Clive, I visited the Church where the Seaforth's held their Christmas dinner. Picture of the restored Church is attached. R.I.P Private T.F. Simpson Lest We Forget
Clive, Your welcome. Thanks to Tom Canning, Owen and Paul Reed for their guidance in planning my trip to Italy in 2010. Cheers from the colony... Randy