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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James William Simms
1945 – 1969
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Second Lieutenant James William Simms served in the U.S. Marine Corps. James served in the Vietnam War. James was 24 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Died of wounds
Place
Quang Tri
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
0301: Basic Infantry Officer
BASIC INFANTRY OFFICER
QUANG TRI
1969
Pay grade O01.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
For valor
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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James William Simms
Second Lieutenant
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1969
1st Battalion 9th Marines
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