Ray Simpson (soldier)
Rayene Stewart 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.
Ray Simpson | |
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Simpson in August 1969 | |
| Birth name | Rayene Stewart Simpson |
| Nickname(s) | Simmo |
| Born | 16 February 1926 Redfern, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 18 October 1978 (aged 52) Tokyo, Japan |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1947 1951–1966 1967–1970 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer Class II |
| Unit | Royal Australian Regiment Special Air Service Company (RAR) 1 Commando Company Australian Army Training Team Vietnam |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
Malayan Emergency Vietnam War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Silver Star (United States) Bronze Star (United States) |
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