Ray Simpson (soldier)

Ray Simpson
Simpson in August 1969
Birth name	Rayene Stewart Simpson
Nickname(s)	Simmo
Born	(1926-02-16)16 February 1926 Redfern, New South Wales, Australia
Died	18 October 1978(1978-10-18) (aged 52) Tokyo, Japan
Buried	Yokohama War Cemetery
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Australian Army
Years of service	1944–1947 1951–1966 1967–1970
Rank	Warrant Officer Class II
Unit	Royal Australian Regiment Special Air Service Company (RAR) 1 Commando Company Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
Battles/wars	Second World War Cowra breakout South West Pacific theatre New Guinea campaign Korean War Battle of Maryang San Malayan Emergency Vietnam War
Awards	Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Silver Star (United States) Bronze Star (United States)

Rayene Stewart Simpson, VC, DCM (16 February 1926 – 18 October 1978), was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Simpson received his award for actions in Kon Tum Province, South Vietnam, on 6 May 1969.