Harold E. Simmons
| Entered Service: | Feb. 26, 1944 |
| Branch of Service: | 106th Inf., 424th Reg. |
| Trained: | Camp Roberts, California |
| Fort Meade, Md. | |
| Camp Atterbury, Ind. | |
| Camp Miles Standish, Mass. | |
| Embarkation: | October 21, 1944 |
| Theatre of Operation: | European (Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Germany) |
| Engagements: | Northern France, Germany, Battle of the Belgium Bulge |
| Awarded: | Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, European Theatre Ribbon, 2 Battle Stars |
| Returned to US: | March 11, 1945 |
| Discharged: | Mayo General Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois |
| Rank: | Private First Class |
| Served: | 19 months; Sailed on Acquintania overseas trip. Was a machine gunner. |
| Parents: | Mother, Mrs. Jeanne Simmons, West Bend, Iowa |
| Wife: | Mary |
Source: Service Record Book of Men & Women World War II, Meservey, Iowa, p. 20 (photo included)
