Robert E. Simanek
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Robert Ernest Simanek (April 26, 1930 – August 1, 2022) was a United States Marine. He was a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War.[1]
| Robert Ernest Simanek | |
|---|---|
 Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | April 26, 1930 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 2022 (aged 92) Novi, Michigan, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1951–1953 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion 5th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
The Medal of Honor was presented to him by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a White House ceremony on October 27, 1953. He was the 36th Marine to receive the medal in the Korean War.[1]
In addition to the Medal of Honor, he was also awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.[1]
Simanek died on August 1, 2022 in Novi, Michigan at the age of 92.[2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ROBERT ERNEST SIMANEK, USMC (RETIRED)". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. United States Marine Corps History Division. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
- ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Robert E. Simanek at 92
Other websites
change- Phalen, Lane. "Three Who Acted", Archived 2006-06-14 at the Wayback Machine AMVETS Magazine, 2002. Retrieved 2006-06-23
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