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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Barratt Simpler

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Felton, Delaware

Honored By

Mrs. Caroline S. Abbott

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class. June 29, 1942, the 23rd Naval construction Battalion (SeaBees). Served in Kodiak, Alaska. Attended Dennison University, School of Engineering, Ohio; Navy. Served on the USS Celebra Island ARG-7 (repair ship), Leyte Gulf, Philippines. Discharged Bainbridge, Maryland on January 1, 1946. U.S. Naval Reserve, Construction Mechanic (Gasoline Engine) V-6, November 17, 1950 to March 23, 1953 with a Medical Discharge.