Harold O Simms

Military

Object Number - UPL 66922 - Harold O'Neill SImms

Lt. Harold O'Neill Simms, U. S. Army/Air Force. During his 30 missions, Harold received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Cluster, Air Medal, Unit Citations, Victory Medal and European Theater Ribbon. He was recalled to active duty for the Korean Conflict in 1951. He participated in the Reserve until retirement as a Lt. Colonel. Lt. Harold O'Neill Simms, U. S. Army/Air Force. During his 30 missions, Harold received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Cluster, Air Medal, Unit Citations, Victory Medal and European Theater Ribbon. He was recalled to active duty for the Korean Conflict in 1951. He participated in the Reserve until retirement as a Lt. Colonel.

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The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95260) nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group flies in formation with two comrades. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 H & B-24 J OF 44th B.G. 66th Sqdn'

66th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18030628/harold-o_neill-simms

Biographical information and photos provided by B Northrop via email

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://8thairforce.com/44thbg/search/perlastname.asp

Harold O Simms: Gallery (2 items)

Harold O'Neill Simms

Object number: UPL 66922 - Harold O'Neill SImms

Harold O'Neill SImms

Object number: UPL 66927 - Harold O'Neill SImms