Rodger Whitten Simpson (June 4, 1898 – December 10, 1964) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy, who distinguished himself during World War II.

Simpson attended the University of Oregon for a year before entering the United States Naval Academy in June 1917.

[1] In 1945, the Navy's Task Group 30.6 commanded by Commodore Simpson arrived in Tokyo Bay to undertake the emergency evacuation of Allied POWs in waterfront areas.

by freeing the prisoners before the actual signing of the surrender, he saved the lives of hundreds of sick and starving U.S. service people .

Among Rear Admiral Simpson's decorations and medals were the following: This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Naval History and Heritage Command.