SIMPSON DAVID B

1LT David B. Simpson was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/31/2008 at the age of 64.2
Pittsfield, MA
Flight Class 71-26
Date of Birth 08/21/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with B/3/17 CAV in 71-72, 120 AHC in 72
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More detail on this person: First Lieutenant David B. Simpson First Lieutenant David B. Simpson, 64, U.S. Army PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- David B. Simpson, formerly of Westbrook, died unexpectedly on Oct. 31, 2008, in Pittsfield, Mass., at the age of 64. David was born Aug. 21, 1944, and was the son of the late Donald and Norma (Fulton) Simpson of Westbrook, David attended Westbrook schools and graduated from Portland High School. David proudly served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army. While serving two tours of duty in Vietnam ('66-67 and '71-72), David was a helicopter pilot and a combat medic. During one of his missions he was shot down and spent days in the jungle waiting for rescue. In honor of his bravery and service to our country, David received many decorations. David is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Wenzer of Cape Elizabeth, Patricia Simpson and Natalie Leidholdt of California; sisters Sandra Record (Burgess) of Wilton, Susan Harvey (Roger), and Sally Plourde (Stephen) of Westbrook and Sheryl Simpson of Limington, brothers Donald (Jan) of Knoxville, Tenn., Jeff of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Interment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Remembrances in his honor can be made to: The Animal Refuge League P.O. Box 336 Westbrook, Maine 04092 David B. Simpson

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024