Victoria Cross
He was 43 years old, and a Warrant Officer Class II in the Australian Army Training Team, Australian Forces during the Vietnam War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
On 6 May 1969, in the Kon Tum Province, Vietnam, Warrant Officer Class II Simpson rescued a wounded fellow warrant Officer and carried out an unsuccessful attack on a strong enemy position. On 11 May he fought alone against heavy odds to cover the evacuation of a number of casualties.
For his actions in Vietnam, in addition to his Victoria Cross and Distinguished Conduct Medal, Ray Simpson was also awarded the United States Silver Star and Bronze Star.
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