Died: 27th October 1884 St Martins and is buried in Balbeggie Churchyard, St Martins.
Location of VC: According to the Red Hackle of July 1924, Simpson's medals formed a prize centre piece in the collection of Medals of the Black Watch formed by Captain John Stewart and which was then in the Officers Mess of the 1st Btn at Aldershot. Now according to one of the major VC websites, the medal is located in the County Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles.
Citation: For conspicuous bravery at the attack on Fort Ruhya on April 15th 1858 in having volunteered to go to an exposed point within forty yards of the parapet of the Fort under a heavy fire and brought in first Lt Douglas, then afterwards a private soldier both of whom were dangerously wounded.
Army Career: Enlisted 8th June 1843. Served in the Crimea 1854-55. Present at the Battles of the Alma, and Balaclava. Took part in the expedition to Kerteh and Yenikale, suffered the hardships of the Siege of Sebastopol, and shared the dangers of the attacks of 18th June and 8th September. He served with the Regiment throughout its participation in the Indian Mutiny Campaign. He was decorated with the Crimean, Turkish and Indian Mutiny Medals and had clasps for Alma, Balaclava, Sebastopol and Lucknow. He obtained a commission as QuarterMaster of the 42nd in India on 7th October 1859. On the formation of the Brigade Depots he was appointed QuarterMaster of the 55th Brigade Depot at Fort George on 20th July 1873. He was transferred to 58th Brigade Depot at Stirling November 1874 and on 1st April 1879 to the Perth Militia. He retired with the rank of Major in 1883, and was awarded the good service pension of 50 pounds in June 1884. He was subsequently gazetted Quarter Master of the 2nd Perth Highland Volunteers which Corps with the 3rd Battalion buried him with Military Honours.
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