| Service number | 3794528 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit | Papua New Guinea Command |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Papua and New Guinea, 1947-1975 |
| Date of Death | 05 December 1969 |
| Place of Death | Port Moresby General Hospital, Port Moresby, Papua |
| Cause of Death | Illness (Heart failure) |
| Age at Death | 21 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Taurama Barracks Cemetery, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM File |
Roll of Honour Richard Francis Simpson
Location on the Roll of Honour
Richard Francis Simpson's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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Roll of Honour name projection
Richard Francis Simpson's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Monday, 16 June 2025 at 12.16 am
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.