Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames E J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward John War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonians website (see References) which also contains a short biography of this man. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Termoli Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 5 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds