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John Merrill Simpson

Master Sergeant Army World War II

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Master Sergeant
Unit
327th Quartermaster Dep Company
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1940 – 1945
Date of Birth
06/03/1923
Date of Death
07/15/2007
Hometown
Paris, OH
Awards & Decorations
Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars
Burial Location
Paris Twp: Oakdale
Monument Paver
Yes — Section E
Overseas Service
Asiatic Pacific campaign; India-Burma; Central Burma; India-Burma; Central Burma
Guard Service
1940; 1949 – 1940; 1961
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
Paris
School
Marysville High School
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

Biography

Overseas service: Asiatic Pacific campaign; India-Burma; Central Burma; India-Burma; Central Burma. School: Marysville High School. served with Ohio National Guard 02/1940 - 08/1940 & 09/1949 - 09/1961; served in Army 02/06/1940 - 08/18/1945

Source: DD-214, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 139; veteran data form submitted by daughter, Maralene Sines