Kirkpatrick, John Simpson (Private, b.1892 - d.1915)

Collection relating to the First World War service of 202 Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick. Collections consist of a series of letters exchanged between John Simpson Kirkpatrick, his mother Sarah Kirkpatrick and sister Annie Kirkpatrick, spanning the years 1909 to 1915. Subjects include his life before the war and his enlistment and service with the 3 Field Ambulance at Gallipoli. Later correspondence concerns his death, MID and medals. The collection also includes pictorial letter cards, postcards, pamphlets, news cuttings, tickets and other memorabilia. A transcript of the collection is available (pdf file).

• Letters from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Mother, 1909
• Letters from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Family, 1910
• Letters from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Mother, 1911
• Letters from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Mother, 1912
• Letters from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Mother, 1913
• Letters between John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his Mother, 1914
• Letters between John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his Family, 1915
• Letters from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Family
• Condolence letters for John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1915
• Certificates and letters for John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1915-1921
• Letters from the New Zealand High Commission and The Gallipoli Legion, 1947-1948
• Printed material relating to John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1915-1916
• Envelopes relating to John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1909-1915
• Postcards from John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his Family, 1909-1915
• Lettercards from John Simpson Kirkpatrick to his Family, 1912-1915