40719 Francis Crofton SIMMS, MC, Royal Warwickshire Regiment & LRDG

Personal Number: 40719
Rank: Major
Name: Francis Crofton SIMMS, MC
Unit: Royal Warwickshire Regiment & Long Range Desert Group


London Gazette : 27 April 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36486/supplement/1926/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
The Military Cross.
Captain (temporary Major) Francis Crofton Simms (40719), The Royal Warwickshire Regiment (att'd Sudan Defence Force).

London Gazette : 31 August 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37245/supplement/4378/data.pdf
INFANTRY.
R. War. R.
Capt. F. C. SIMMS, M.C. (40719), to be Maj., 30th Aug. 1945.

 

Recommendation for Award for Simms, F C Rank: Captain Service No: 40719 ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/94/522
Name Simms, F C
Rank: Captain
Service No: 40719
Regiment: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List For Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field
Award: Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 27 April 1944

 

LTC Francis Crofton Simms (1908-1952) - Find A...
BIRTH 10 Oct 1908
DEATH 3 Sep 1952 (aged 43)
Turkey
BURIAL
Haidar Pasha Cemetery
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
PLOT Grave Section U-CIV SECT Grave Number 11