Robert E. Simanek

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.

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.

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.

Simanek died on August 1, 2022 in Novi, Michigan at the age of 92.Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Robert E. Simanek at 92

References

Other websites
Phalen, Lane. "Three Who Acted",  AMVETS Magazine, 2002. Retrieved 2006-06-23

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