John D. Simpson

1901--1988
John Simpson-- a company director. manager guy,
for Placer Dome. (started with Placer Development)
Became huge company in BC.
Born in Tasmania! Mined all over the world. Did engineering.
Moved to Canada ... sometime... and worked for McIntyre in Timmins as miner and boss.
Then joined Placer in 1939.
and movedaround again. assigned a lot.
Moved to San Francisco--did some stuff with Tungsten for Govt. for Korean war in 50s.
Went to Placer's office in Vancouver in 70s.
Did lots of international work. huh.
hmmn.