1. Use Primary Sources to discover details of his life Piece together John Simpson Kirkpatrick’s story

2. Extracts from 1901 Census – South Frederick Street, South Shields, Durham © Crown Copyright Images reproduced by courtesy of The National Archives, London, England Image uploaded for educational purposes, all rights reserved

3. Transcript of 1901 Census NameRelationship to head of family Marital status Age at last birthday OccupationBirthplace Robert Kirkpatrick HeadMarried56Chief Mate Seas Leith, Scotland Sarah Kirkpatrick DaughterSingle14-South Shields, Durham John Kirkpatrick SonSingle8-South Shields, Durham Anna Kirkpatrick DaughterSingle6-South Shields, Durham

4. © Commonwealth of Australia (National Archives of Australia) 2015. Image uploaded for educational purposes, all rights reserved Extract from Australian Service record

5. Name202, Simpson, John [stated to be John Simpson Kirkpatrick] Unit/Joined onAustralian Army Medical Corps 25 August 1914 NameSimpson, John Place of birthTyne Dock, South Shields, Durham Born in Australia?British born Age22 years TradeShip’s Fireman Apprentice?No Married?No Next of kinSarah Kirkpatrick (Mother) Failing Mother, Annie Simpson (Sister) Address of Next of Kin14 Bertram Street, South Shields, Durham Convictions?No Transcript of Australian Service Record

6. © Commonwealth of Australia (National Archives of Australia) 2015. Image uploaded for educational purposes, all rights reserved Extract from Australian Service record

7. Transcript of Australian Service Record Report date From who received Record of promotions, reductions, transfers, etc. PlaceDate Proceeded to joined MEF [Mediterranean Expeditionary Force] Gallipoli02/03/15 19/05/15Officer in Charge of 3 Field Ambulance Killed in actionDardanelles 30/06/15Divisional Orders 154 Special mention in divisional orders No 60 for acts of conspicuous gallantry or valuable service during period 25 April to May 5. Dardanelles30/06/15

8. © Commonwealth of Australia (National Archives of Australia) 2015. Image uploaded for educational purposes, all rights reserved Extract from Australian Service record

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