Korean War
| Service # | 16287357 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 25 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Simonson was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Simonson was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy near Hoengsong, South Korea on February 12, 1951 and died while a prisoner at Chongsong, North Korea on May 25, 1951.