Basic Details
Surname
Simpson
Forenames
John Colville
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1937 to study Classics. BA 1940. Military Service: Captain 138 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. Died 22 March 1944 supporting the attack by 78th Infantry Division 20-23 March (3rd Battle of Monte Cassino).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Artillery
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Italy
Town of death
Monte Cassino
Year of death
1944
Month of death
March
Day of death
22
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action