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John Simmons was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1983 after graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, in 1981. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General John W. Simmons, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Simmons reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John W. Simmons, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John W. Simmons, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.