Harold Simpson

Promoted to First Lieutenant

Lieut. Harold Simpson has been promoted to First Lieutenant, according to word received recently by friends. Lieut. Simpson, formerly employed at the local Sears store, is stationed at Camp Livingston, La.

Former Lowellite With Comedian Joe E. Brown

A most welcome laugh is being supplied for army men in the Philippines by Joe E. Brown and company of entertainers. A former Lowellite, Captain Harold Simpson, recently had his picture taken with Brown and his entertainers while on tour there.

Veteran of landing at Subic Bay, Bataan and New Guinea, for which he wears three battle stars, Capt. Simpson has 107 service points to his credit. Assigned to the infantry quartermaster corps, Capt. Simpson doubts that he will be returned to inactive duty, despite his high point score, since officers in his combat area are considered vital to the war effort.

Overseas since January 1944, he was inducted in April 1941. A graduate of Hebron high school, the captain was employed at Sears Roebuck and Co., Lowell, before starting his military career.

His wife and their two children reside in Lansing at 18140 Chicago Avenue.