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2nd oldest OF & former SOF President dies

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2nd oldest OF & former SOF President dies

Saturday 04 Apr 2020

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We are sad to announce the death of Commander John Russell Simpson (K32-36) who died on 3 April 2020 at the wonderful age of 101. He died peacefully in his sleep at Campsea Ashe Nursing Home. John was a former President of the SOF.

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