Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames W E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial lists him as having died in 'later [ie, post 1939] actions in the Mediterranean'. However, the HMS Ajax website (see References) states he died as a result of the Dunkirk evacuation. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) SBPO Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Sick Berth