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JAMES W SIMMS

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HONORED ON PANEL 31W, LINE 72 OF THE WALL

JAMES WILLIAM SIMMS

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JAMES W SIMMS

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POSTED ON 2.26.2012

POSTED BY: A Marine

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Semper Fi, Sir.

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POSTED ON 2.23.2012

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(Photo Credit: Denis McDonough) Rest in peace with the warriors.

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POSTED ON 2.23.2012

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Operation Dewey Canyon. Jay Simms on right on February 23, 1969 three days before killed on Hill 1044.(Photo Credit: John Trapp) Rest in peace with the warriors.

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POSTED ON 2.23.2012

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(Photo Credit: John Trapp) Rest in peace with the warriors.

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POSTED ON 5.7.2010

POSTED BY: Robert Sage

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James is buried at Carrollton Memorial Gardens in Carrollton, MO. PH

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