Simon H. Ross

## Simon Hoapili Ross

### Overview

**Simon Hoapili Ross** is a British officer of the Secret Intelligence Service and MI6, currently working for the British counterpart of the American CIA's Task Force Mercy. Simon is a veteran of the British Army's 22 Special Air Service Regiment and MI6's E Squadron, and is also a recepient of the honorable Victoria's Cross medal.

## Biography

### Early Life

Simon Hoapili Ross was born in Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii, United States on August 7th, 1980. Simon's mother, Hoapili Kekoa-Ross, was an American accountant, while his father, Robert Ross Jr., was a British Royal Marines soldier. Simon and his mother immigrated to Greater Manchester, England shortly after his birth. Robert Ross was an alcoholic, resulting in his absence for most of Simon's youth, returing to their home briefly during which he and Simon's mother would reguarly get into fights. In 1991, Robert Ross was dishonorably discharged from the British military for disobedience. The following year, Robert was diagnosed with PTSD and later shot and murdered Simon's mother after an argument, eventually being arrested and convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Simon was subsequently fostered by a couple in Birmingham, where he was neglected and exposed to drug abuse and crime as he resided in low-income housing. Over the next several years, Simon lived in 3 foster homes, all subjecting him to emotional abuse, however he continued to excel in academics.

### Early Adult Years

In 1999, Simon graduated from secondary school and was accepted into the University of Cambridge, however opted out of enrolling as he had sustained an alcohol addiction. Shortly later, Simon was confronted by a university proffesor, Freddie Kirkman, who payed for his entering into the London Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. Upon completion, Simon enrolled in the University of Cambridge and graduated with a dual-undergraduate degree in astronomy and mathematics in 2003. Simon then pursued a graduate degree in astrophysics at the University of Oxford, graduating in 2005. Simon planned to earn his PhD as well, however he opted out of his doctorate program shortly after being accepted, instead starting a position as a researcher at Digon Labratories in London. Despite holding a competitive and prestigous occupation, Simon was overcome with deppression and unfulfillment. As a result, Simon resigned from Digon Labratories only 3 months after joining, going on to enlist in the military.

### Military Career

In 2005, Simon enlisted as a Second Liutenant infantryman in the British Army. Shortly later, Simon joined the 22 Special Air Service Regiment, graduating top of his class from the SAS training program. In 2006, Simon served his first tour in Afghanistan, after which he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. In 2007, Simon was deployed a second time to Iraq being awarded the Military Cross medal thereafter. While stationed in Pakistan in 2008, Simon intervened in an attempted shooting by a SAS soldier with PTSD after the man, Dave Dillon, began fratically yelling and threatening to kill other soldier. Dillon injured only one soldier who after medical treatment made a full recovery. Simon was subsequently awarded the George Cross. In 2009, Simon was awarded the Victoria's Cross after saving 3 wounded soldiers while fighting off al-Shabaab insurgents in Kenya. The following year, Simon served a fifth deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, being promoted Captain (O-3) subsequent to the conclusion of his tour. Simon served a total of 8 tours by the end of his military service in 2015, receiveing an honorable discharge under the rank of Major (O-4).

### MI6 Career

Shortly after his military discharge, Simon joined the Secret Intelligence Service's MI6 and E Squadron, however, he was forced to renounce his dual-citizenship with the United States and United Kingdom and claim full citizenship as a British national. While serving in E Squadron, Simon worked closely with the Central Intelligence Agency in nations such as Uganda, Somalia, Niger, Afghanistan, and Yemen.

### Task Force Mercy

In 2021, Simon joined the British counterpart of the Central Intelligence Agency's Task Force Mercy.

## Additional Information

### Associates/Friends

* Jayson McCoy - Former Brother-In-Arms
* Eric Waters - Former Brother-In-Arms
* Freddie Kirkman - Former Proffesor (deceased)

### Residence/Place of Birth

* Place of Birth: Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii, U.S.
* Residence: London, England, U.K. (2015-Present)
* Residence: Manchester, England, U.K. (2005-2015)
* Residence: Oxford, England, U.K. (2003-2005)
* Residence: Cambridge, England, U.K. (2000-2003)
* Residence: Birmingham, England, U.K. (1991-1999)
* Residence: Greater Manchester, England, U.K. (1980-1991)
* Residence: Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii, U.S. (1980-1980)

### Military Awards

* Victoria's Cross (VC) - Awarded in 2009 - Awarded for actions in Kenya
* George Cross (GC) - Awarded in 2008 - Awarded for actions in Pakistan
* Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) - Awarded in 2006 - Awarded for actions in Afghanistan
* Military Cross (MC) - Awarded in 2007 - Awarded for actions in Iraq
* King's Gallantry Medal (KGM) - Awarded in 2011 - Awarded for actions in Libya
* Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) - Awarded in 2012 -Awarded for actions in Afghanistan
* Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) - Awarded in 2013 - Awarded for actions in Iraq
* Distinguished Service Order (DSO) - Awarded in 2014 - Awarded for actions in Libya