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 Death Announcements 1731-1831

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Transcribed bySteve van Dulken

Surname  Simpson    
First names  George    
Rank/ occupation  Lieutenant    
Unit  HMS Fox    
Death date  3 Sep 1807    
Place of death  Batavia    
Source  Gentleman's Magazine    
Date  Jul 1808    
Page number  655    
Detail  Mr. George Simpson, first lieutenant of the Fox frigate, and second son of the Rev. William S. of Edinburgh; a young officer of the highest promise. While gallantly leading a boarding-party at the late enterprize at Batavia, he received a musket-ball in his neck, and instantly expired.     
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