Joseph Simrak

T/Sgt. Joseph Simrak was assigned to the 301st BG 352nd Squadron.

Joseph Simrak - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Joseph Simrak

T/Sgt. Simrak stands on the tail of 42-3133, Nobody's Baby - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

T/Sgt. Simrak stands on the tail of 42-3133, Nobody's Baby

T/Sgt. Simrak stands in the back row - far left, William Gould back row, center (3rd from left).  Photo taken 18 Oct 1943 - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

T/Sgt. Simrak stands in the back row - far left, William Gould back row, center (3rd from left). Photo taken 18 Oct 1943

The following information on Joseph Simrak is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on T/Sgt. Simrak. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Joseph Simrak's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

11/19/1943

General Order (GO)* : GO 23

AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: TSGT

11/19/1943

General Order (GO)* : GO 23

AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: TSGT

11/19/1943

General Order (GO)* : GO 23

AM/5OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Silver Oak Leaf Cluster = 5 OLCs

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: TSGT

03/11/1944

General Order (GO)* : 120

AM/6OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: T/Sgt

03/11/1944

General Order (GO)* : 122

AM/7OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: T/Sgt

03/11/1944

General Order (GO)* : 123

AM/8OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: T/Sgt

05/14/1944

General Order (GO)* : 446

AM/9OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: T/Sgt

05/14/1944

General Order (GO)* : 446

AM/9OLD Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th AF

Current Rank: TSGT

* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.

The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.

2/25/1944 Distinguished Unit Citation

Joseph's WWII Diary PDF

Personal Album of Joseph Simrak


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