Biografie
He was educated at Dulwich College. His home was in Vancouver but he returned to Britain soon after the outbreak of war, although his mother continued to reside in Vancouver.
Militärdienst
He was commissioned in RGA in 03/1915.
He transferred to the RFC in 10/1915.
He served in the Kite Balloon Section as Observer in 03/1916.
He went to front on 25 May 1916.
He was appointed as a Balloon Commander 06/03/1917.
He was wounded 01/03/1917 while serving with #14 Kite Balloon Section, 4th Army.
He died of wounds 07/03/1917. An officer wrote "Simpson's accident was due to his own gallantry in waiting till the air mechanic who was with him was clear of the balloon, which was in flames, before he himself jumped. If ever a man deserved honour it is dear old Simpson. The flaming balloon suddenly dropped, overtook Simpson, set fire to his parachute, and the whole lot dropped blazing to the ground." It was his second parachute descent.
He was awarded a Military Cross "While observing from a balloon which was set on fire, he went to the assistance of his fellow observer, and would not leave the balloon himself until he had seen the other observer clear.
He was severely burnt."
