Sergeant John Jamieson Simeon
Campaign:
Falkland Islands
Died:
14.6.1982
2SG
KIA Battle of Mount Tumbledown
John was killed by a sniper in the Battle for Mount Tumbledown on 14 June 1982. A young boy when his father died Jamie Simeon also joined the Scots Guards and carved out a career in the Regiment. He has frequently made speeches and paid tributes to his father over the years including a pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands. Jamie also served in the Falkland Islands as part of the Rouliment Infantry Regiment, F Company Scots Guards in 2008
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkland islands | Mt Tumbledown, Falkland islands | Mount Tumbledown Memorial | Falkland Islands |
John Simeon | 14-6-1982 | View |
| England | Blackpool Cenotaph North Promenade Blackpool Blackpool Lancashire FY1 1RE | Blackpool Memorial to 2nd Battalion Scots Guards | Falkland Islands |
John Simeon | 14-6-1982 | View |
Further information:
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