Ray Simpson Military person

Rayene Stewart "Ray" Simpson VC, DCM (16 February 1926 – 18 October 1978) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Simpson received his award for actions in Kon Tum Province, South Vietnam on 6 May 1969.

Personal facts

Ray Simpson
Alias (AKA)Simpson Rayene Stewart
Birth dateFebruary 16, 1926
Birth place
Australia , Chippendale New South Wales
Date of deathOctober 18, 1978
Place of death
Japan , Tokyo

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Military person

award
Bronze Star Medal
Silver Star
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Victoria Cross
military operations
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
Malayan Emergency
Cowra breakout
South West Pacific theatre of World War II
New Guinea campaign
First Battle of Maryang San
military branch
Australian Army
military unit
Royal Australian Regiment
Special Air Service Regiment
Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
service start1944
service end1944

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