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Thomas Wolfgang Simpson joined The Parachute Regiment in 1967 and after completing his training was posted to 3 PARA.He saw service in Northern Ireland in 1971, 1976, 1978 and 1981 and served two United Nations tours of Cyprus in 1972 and 1986.
He served or trained in the following countries; Malaya, Germany, Malta, Denmark, USA, Canada, Cyprus, Libya, Italy, Greece and Ghana.
W02 'Tommy' Simpson also served two years postings at the Depot Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, Browning Barracks, Aldershot and with the 15th (T.A.) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment in Scotland.
Since retiring Tommy has involved himself in several ‘projects’ to remember the sacrifices of the Parachute Regiment & Airborne Forces.
Profile photo during Arnhem Day Parade, Montgomery Lines, 1988
Service History
- 1967 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Corporal)
- 1973 Depot The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces (Corporal)
- 1976 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Colour Sergeant)
- 1982 The 15th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (15 PARA SV) (Company Sergeant Major)
- 1984 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Company Sergeant Major)
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