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Alan Simpson was the son of Alfred and Anne Simpson, of Riddlesden, Keighley, Yorkshire.He successfully completed his training at Ringway on 20 October 1942.
Private Simpson was posted to 6th Battalion (Royal Welch Fusiliers), The Parachute Regiment and served in Italy.
He died on 10 September 1943 and is now buried in Bari War Cemetery, Italy.
Service History
- Date not known 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion (Private)
