Simpson Douglas 2/Lt 112958

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Name Simpson Douglas
Army number 112958
Rank 2/Lt
Decorations
Date of birth
Age 0
Unit Served in the ranks - no details, West Yorkshire Regiment - 2/Lt 31/12/1939, Reported to 6th Bn DLI 31/7/1940, Posted 10th Bn DLI 11/9/1940, Iceland, Attended Div Battle School, Left Battalion by 1/6/1943.
Company/Battery B Coy
Platoon or other sub-unit Recce Pl
Task or role Pl Cdr
Joined Brigade 11-Sep-40
Promotions Lt 1/7/41, Capt 1/7/1946, Maj, Lt Col
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action
Home address Subsequently served in KOYLI 12/4/1947, Retired 1973.
Source table 10DLI