Vietnam Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Warrant Officer II, in the Australian 5th Special Forces Group. On May 6, 1969, Warrant Officer Simpson was commander of the 232nd Mobile Strike Force Company on a search and clear operation in the Kontum Province, Vietnam. When one of his platoons became heavily engaged with the enemy, he led the remainder of his company to its assistance. He personally led the assault on the enemy positions and when another officer was seriously wounded, he carried him to a position of safety. He then returned to his company, crawled forward to within ten meters of the enemy and threw grenades into their positions. Unable to break into the enemy position, he ordered his company to withdraw, then threw smoke grenades, carried out a wounded comrade and covered the withdrawal of his company. For leadership and personal bravery in this action, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Vietnam Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Warrant Officer II, in the Australian 5th Special Forces Group. On May 6, 1969, Warrant Officer Simpson was commander of the 232nd Mobile Strike Force Company on a search and clear operation in the Kontum Province, Vietnam. When one of his platoons became heavily engaged with the enemy, he led the remainder of his company to its assistance. He personally led the assault on the enemy positions and when another officer was seriously wounded, he carried him to a position of safety. He then returned to his company, crawled forward to within ten meters of the enemy and threw grenades into their positions. Unable to break into the enemy position, he ordered his company to withdraw, then threw smoke grenades, carried out a wounded comrade and covered the withdrawal of his company. For leadership and personal bravery in this action, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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