Australian VC Recipient Post war

Discussion in 'Australian' started by spidge, May 5, 2014.

  1. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    I visited the Australian War Memorial yesterday in Canberra. There was much that was interesting however one Victoria Cross holder stuck in my mind.

    Warrant Officer Class 11 Rayene Stewart Simpson medals include his, VC, DCM,

    His Service Medals are for WW2, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam, Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Medal and the long service Good Conduct Medal.

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    His history:

    Birth name Rayene Stewart Simpson
    Nickname(s) "Simmo"
    Born 16 February 1926
    Redfern, New South Wales, Australia
    Died18 October 1978 (aged 52)
    Tokyo, Japan
    Allegiance [​IMG] Australia Service/branch Australian Army Years of service

    • 1944–1947
    • 1951–1966
    • 1967–1970

    Rank Warrant Officer Class II

    Unit
    Royal Australian Regiment
    Special Air Service Regiment
    AATTV

    Battles/wars


    Awards


    His biography from: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/simpson-rayene-stewart-11699

     
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  2. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Geoff thanks for posting photos.

    Cheers
    Paul
     
  3. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    Every time Iook at him he reminds me more and more of Liam Neeson.



    Cheers

    Geoff
     
  4. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Geoff there does seem to be a resemblance


    Warrant Officer Class II Rayene Stewart Simpson VC.jpg Liam Neeson.jpg

    Cheers
    Paul
     

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