Mne. William Simpson, HOC (middle) with his father and cousin

[Photo courtesy of his son William David Simpson].

William Simpson, an Apprentice Slater from Glasgow enlisted into the Royal Marines on 16 April 1942, CH/X109023. He served in M.N.B.D.O.1 from 1942 and then at the Holding Operational Commando from Sept. 1944 to March 1946. His son adds "On the left Dad's cousin Alex, NZRFA , Dad in the middle, and Pop, Special Constabulary."