US PARAS Simonds, George William

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By Harold Challenor MM, Alfred Draper

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Simonds
  • FORENAME
George William
  • UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (HQ Company 2 Bn - S-3)
  • RANK
Captain
  • NUMBER
0-1284410
  • DATE OF DEATH
4th July 1944
  • AGE
  • GRAVESITE
Oakhill Memorial Cemetery,San Jose,California
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Santa Clara,California
son of Bert C. and Gertrude J. Gale
award Silver Star
KIA Hill 95,Normandy
 

DATE OF DEATH:

04-Jul-1944

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/simonds-george-william.38983/

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) George William Simonds (ASN: 0-1284410), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Company Commander with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/91577
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