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Donald E. Simon
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| Donald E. Simon | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1918 United States |
| Died | 1994 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Coast Artillery Corps |
| ASN | 024776 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Section | 6D |
Awards and honors
|
| Bronze Star Medal |
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Donald E. Simon (1918–1994) was a United States Army Captain who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 19.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1942, Simon graduated from USMA,West Point. He trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 19). Simon served with 65th Infantry Division. On 3 October 1944, he was assigned as Officer in Charge, PI 108, APID.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- BS
- PI 108
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 76 |
| Class_ASN | 24776 |
| Class_Name | SIMON, Donald E. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 3 October 1944 — Assigned as Officer in Charge, PI 108, APID.
- ? Promoted to Captain.
- Awarded Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.
- Born ___ Born in U.S. Religion: Protestant.
- Posted to Saigon and awarded Legion of Merit for service in Vietnam War.
- Served with 65th Infantry Division.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Donald E. Simon for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Simon, Donald E. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: DONALD E. SIMON.docx)