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Bruce
Thomas
Simonds
DNB (1952)
November 28, 1918

–

October 16, 1952

Home:

San Diego

, 

California

Bruce Simonds graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1941. He was lost upon taking off from his carrier when his plane crashed and he was unable to free himself. Lost at sea, his remains were never recovered.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 702 (VA-702)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Kearsarge (CV-33)

    Action Date:

    September 26, 1952
    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Bruce Thomas Simonds (NSN: 0-100250), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED TWO (VA-702), embarked in U.S.S. KEARSARGE (CV-33), on 26 September 1952.