KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

PFC James Don Simpson

31st Infantry Regiment
K CO 3 BN
Army
Hostile, Died (KIA)
Date Of Loss: July 23, 1953
Service Number: US53138751
Born: July 8, 1930
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Merigold, Mississippi
Town Or Area: Sidamak
Hill Or Outpost: Ct260320
Burial Location
Rising Star Cemetery, Merigold, Ms

Comments: Private First Class Simpson was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment, K Co, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on April 17, 1953 and returned to duty on April 20, 1953. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 23, 1953. Some reports cite July 24, 1953.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Simpson of Merigold, Mississippi.

Final Disposition Date: July 24, 1953
Korean War Project Key No: 27587

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July 8, 1930

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RISING STAR CEMETERY, MERIGOLD, MS

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