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James
Edward
Simpson
Civilian POW (RVN) MIA

James Simpson was an American Civilian working for Decca Navigation Systems, Inc., in South Vietnam when he and British civilian Thomas Cornthwaite, a fellow employee, were captured and held prisoner while driving on Highway 1 on November 5, 1968. The two men were reportedly killed attempting to escape a few days after their capture. Their remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    November 5, 1968 – Died in Captivity

    James Edward Simpson, an American Civilian, was captured in South Vietnam on November 5, 1968, and held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity.
    (NOTE: As a civilian he is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)