Service biography of Bernard George Simpkin. Click here to view civilian biography Date of birth: 1895 Place of birth: East Bridgford Army Regiment joined: Leicestershire Regiment Battalion joined: 6th Battalion Date Joined: 1915 Age when joined: Not recorded Rank when joined: Private Service Number: 36049 Decorations: British War Medal 1914-1919 Victory Medal 1914-1920 Date died: 28 May 1918 Place where died: Not recorded Memorials: War Grave, St Peters