George Simpson (Royal Navy officer) facts for kids
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George Simpson
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| Born | 6 June 1901 Dorking, Surrey, England |
| Died | 2 March 1972 Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands held | HMS L27 HMS Porpoise 10th Submarine Flotilla |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Rear Admiral George Walter Gillow Simpson was a brave officer in the Royal Navy. He was born on June 6, 1901, and passed away on March 2, 1972. He rose through the ranks to become a very important leader in the navy, especially in charge of submarines.
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Early Years and Training
George Simpson started his journey in the navy at a young age. He went to special schools for naval officers, like the Royal Naval College, Osborne and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. He officially joined the Royal Navy in 1917.
Leading Submarines in World War II
Simpson became a commander of submarines. In 1935, he took charge of the submarine HMS L27. Later, in 1938, he commanded HMS Porpoise.
During World War II, his skills were very important. In January 1941, he became the leader of the 10th Submarine Flotilla. This group of submarines was based in Malta. Their main job was to stop enemy ships from bringing supplies to North Africa. This was a crucial mission to help the Allied forces.
By April 1943, he was promoted to Commodore Western Approaches. In this role, he helped protect ships sailing in the Atlantic Ocean from enemy attacks.
After the War
After World War II ended, George Simpson continued his important work. In 1948, he became the Chief of the New Zealand Navy Staff. This meant he was the top naval officer in New Zealand.
He then served as Flag Officer Germany in 1951. In 1952, he became the Flag Officer Submarines. This was a very high position, putting him in charge of all submarines. He also worked with NATO as the Commander Submarine Force Eastern Atlantic.
George Simpson retired from the navy in March 1954. He passed away in Whangārei, New Zealand, on March 2, 1972. He was buried at Maunu Lawn Cemetery.
Family Life
In 1945, George Simpson married Alison Hall. They had two sons and one daughter.
