Ivan Simson
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Brigadier
Ivan Simson OBE (1890–1971) was the Chief Engineer
in Malaya
before its surrender to the Japanese in 1942. Previously he was Deputy Chief Engineer Scottish Command.
Brigadier
Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
Ivan Simson OBE (1890–1971) was the Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer
In marine transportation, the chief engineer is a licensed mariner in charge of the engineering department on a merchant vessel. "Chief engineer" is the official title of someone qualified to oversee the entire engine department; the qualification is colloquially called a "chief's...
in Malaya
British Malaya
British Malaya loosely described a set of states on the Malay Peninsula and the Island of Singapore that were brought under British control between the 18th and the 20th centuries...
before its surrender to the Japanese in 1942. Previously he was Deputy Chief Engineer Scottish Command.