14 – Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery

Boston BZ425 RH-T 88 Sqn
Date :  05 août 1944
Mission :  Intruder de nuit secteur de Falaise (14)
Décollage :  Hartfordbridge à 00:40
Causes de la perte :
Lieu de la perte :  “St Loup” à Soulangy (14)
Fg Off Thomas McCauley HOOD AG RAAF 413122 KIA
Fg Off Thomas Henry SIMPSON Pil RAAF 408609 KIA
Plt Off Robert TAYLOR WOP RAFVR 179825 KIA
Fg Off Edward VIEROW Nav RAFVR 173120 KIA
Distinguished Flying Medal
Pilot Officer Thomas Henry SIMPSON (Aus.408609), R.A.A.F., 88 Sqn.
This officer has completed a large number of sorties, many of them against well defended targets and often in bad weather. He has invariably displayed a high standard of gallantry and his example of determination and devotion to duty has been most commendable.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 21st JULY, 1944.