Pte. Sidney H. Simpson – 6th Battalion Fort Garry Horse

Photograph

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Fred Light Museum

Name/Title

Pte. Sidney H. Simpson – 6th Battalion Fort Garry Horse

Entry/Object ID

FL-2026-33-17

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Sidney H. Simpson

Context

Pte. Sidney H. Simpson – 6th Battalion Fort Garry Horse Sid was born in Battleford on April 8, 1890 and was the son of S.S. Simpson, M.L.A., Battleford. He served in "D" Squadron, 22nd S.L.H. and went to Valcartier and was T.O.S. on September 24, 1914 in the Fort Garry Horse. He went to the front and was T.O.S. with the Lord Strathcona's Horse R.C. on May 4, 1915. Sid returned to Canada in 1916 and served in the 188th and 243rd Battalions of Prince Albert. After the war, he worked for the Indian Department for some years. He was a Lieutenant in the Battleford Light Infantry. Sidney H. Simpson died at Victoria, B.C. on March 31, 1950. Unit: 243rd O/S Batt' C.E.F. Rank: Lieut. Name: Simpson, Sidney Henry ORIGINAL DEPARTMENT OF MILITIA AND DEFENCE JUL 2 1917 H.Q. 54-21-23-42 CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY OFFICER (ANSWERS) 1. (a) What is your Surname? Simpson, (b) What are your Christian Names? Sidney Henry 2. (a) Where were you born? (State place and country) Battleford, Sask., Canada (b) What is your present address? Battleford, Sask., Canada 3. What is the date of your birth? April 8th, 1890 4. What is (a) the name of your next-of-kin? Sidney Seymour Simpson, (b) the address of your next-of-kin? Battleford, Sask., Canada (c) the relationship of your next-of-kin? Father 5. What is your profession or occupation? Banker 6. What is your religion? Church of England 7. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? Yes 8. To what unit of the Active Militia do you belong? 22nd Sask. Light Horse 9. State particulars of any former Military Service? 7 months with 34th Fort Garry Horse 13 months in Lord Strathcona's Horse 10. Are you willing to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes The undersigned hereby declares that the above answers made by him to the above questions are true. (Signature of Officer) S.H. Simpson Taken on strength (place) Prince Albert, Sask. (date) December 7th, 1916. (Signature of Commanding Officer) CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION

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6th Battalion (Fort Garrys), CEF

Created By

Justin M. Miller

Create Date

August 30, 2026

Updated By

Justin M. Miller

Update Date

September 12, 2026