Robert Simpson
Died
:
31 July 1820
Rank
:
Police Watchman
Force
:
Greenock Burgh Police
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead after warning some drunken soldiers for discharging a firearm at night.
Shot dead after warning some drunken soldiers for discharging a firearm at night. His colleague, Watchman Henry Pearson, was also shot dead as he came to his aid.