Son of William and Ellen Simpson, 24 Wellington Street, Greenock.
Richard Simpson (NSR)
- Died: 16th February, 1917
- Age: 19
- Rank: Private
- Service No: 34927
- Regiment: North Staffordshire Regiment
- Unit: 8th Battalion
- Cemetery: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, France
- Memorials: Greenock High School War Memorial
