Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Joseph G. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 93rd Bomb Group Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) Eighth Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of death Porlock Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 29 Manner of death reference Killed in Action