Stewart Robert Simerly was born at Roan Mountain, Tennessee on 4 February 1920, the son of Milton Simerly and Milton Simerly. Husband of Florence Potter.
Killed in Action 31 July 1944
Private
117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, Company E
Pvt Simerly served in the European Theater in Normandy and Northern France. He was returned from La-Cambe-Isigny, France. Buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, B, 6082.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 4 February 1920
- Date of death: 31 July 1944
- County: Carter
- Hometown: Shell Creek
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: Normandy Campaign
- Awards: Combat Infantrymans Badge, Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VIII, Top Panel
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