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Richard D. Simpson

First Sergeant Army World War II

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
First Sergeant
Unit
Co. E 166th Inf. 37 Division
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1940 – 1945
Date of Birth
05/23/1915
Date of Death
04/16/2005
Hometown
Paris, OH
Awards & Decorations
Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, American Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge-Victory, World War II Medal, Campaign and Service
Burial Location
Paris Twp: Oakdale
Monument Paver
Yes — Section E
Overseas Service
D-Day Invasion June 1944; Normandy, France
Guard Service
1940
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
Paris
School
Marysville High School
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Purple Heart
Purple Heart

Biography

Overseas service: D-Day Invasion June 1944; Normandy, France. School: Marysville High School.

Source: Recorder's Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 95 | DD 214 Union County Recorder's Office Volume 3 page 95; MJT Obit; MJT 75 yrs ago 4/14/16