Key Information
Name: William Ogilvie Simpson
DoB: 1/11/17
Regt: Pilot Officer 147597, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
DoD: 03/03/1944 26
Buried/Commemorated: BARI WAR CEMETERY Italy
Academic Career: CS 1929-33
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Biographical Information
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Family Background:
Son of Adam Ogilvie Simpson and Mary Lizzie Simpson, of Carlisle; husband of Doreen Simpson, of Botcherby, Carlisle. They were married December 1940.
William was born at Gilcrux. 1921 Census living at Meadow Lodge Gilcrux. Father – farmer. 1939 described as verger and sextant. Brother Thomas Teasdale Simpson as semi-skilled plumber and gas fitter. Address Laurel Cottage, Main Street.
1929 address 9, Broad Street.