Simpson, James
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | James |
Surname | Simpson |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 22-09-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. T. Simpson, of Aberdeen. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | N1393 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Aberdeen (Springbank) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. T. Grave 191. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 97 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 971578 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Miscellaneous Information
He transferred to 58 Sqn from 19 OTU and completed a tour of operations. He was awarded the DFM for his time on 58 Sqn. He then returned to 19 OTU, presumably in an instructing role. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 22-09-1942 |
End Date | 22-09-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Forres |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine cut. The crew attempted to go round again but crashed into a Nissen hut and burst into flames |