Korean War
| Service # | 53138751 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 24 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Simpson was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Simpson was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on April 17, 1953 and returned to duty on April 20, 1953. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 24, 1953.