SIMPSON, David

Rank: 
Corporal
Unit / Base: 
7 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Service: 
Army
Number: 
3310206
P.O.W. number: 
96311
Born: 
Friday, September 12, 1913
Birthplace: 
Glasgow

Corporal David Simpson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had served in India before the war and was the recipient of the India General Service Medal.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/31, WO417/58, WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 (Stalag 4A), WO392/11 (Stalag 357).
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/329/453.
Recipients of the India G.S.M. 1908-1935 / National Archives file WO100/497-3.
 
Notes
Not to be confused with 2933253 Pte. D. Simpson of No.7 Commando.
 

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