Thomas Joseph Simpson

Thomas Joseph Simpson (born November 6, 1921) is one of only 114 Canadians to receive the Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M) for World War II service.

Simpson joined the Royal Canadian Navy and trained as a radar operator on three ships during the Battle of the Atlantic. The ships he served on were HMCS Shawinigan (K136), HMCS Toronto and the HMCS La Hulloise (K668).

Awards
On March 7, 1945 La Hulloise along with two other Canadian River class frigates Strathadam and Thetford Mines sank German submarine U-1302 (originally thought to be German submarine U-775) in the St George's Channel. In August the event was recognised by the awarding of medals to a number of the officers and men of the three frigates, Simpson included.

The citation read "For gallantry, resolution and skill whilst serving in H.M. Ships Conn, Rupert, Redmills, Fitzroy, Byron, Grindall and Keats and H.M. Canadian Ships La Hulloise, Strathadam and Thetford Mines in successful anti-U-boat warfare:

The Distinguished Service Medal.

Able Seaman Thomas Joseph Simpson, V-46636 (Windsor, Ontario)"