Lt. Serge B. Simmons USMCR

Serge Benson Simmons was born 4 March 1944 in Ogden, Utah to Serge Benson and Frank Charles Simmons.  They lived in Ogden until moving to Roy, Utah in the 1950's.  Serge has two brothers David and Frank.

Serge graduated in 1962 from Weber High School.  He then married his high school sweetheart, Jane, and together they had three children; Chantile, Wendy and Timothy.  Serge completed his studies early, and together they both received their degrees from Weber State University in 1969.

On about 5 march 1969, 2ndLt. Simmons completed Basic School (Cl 4-69) and reported to the Commanding General, 5th MarDiv (Rein), FMF, Camp Pendleton, CA for duty.

He was then ordered to report to the CG, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA for duty with FMFPAC, WESTPAC, Ground Forces for further duty with the 9th MOB (MCPC 159) and was further assigned to 1st Replacement Company for processing.

On 21 March 1969 he was then ordered to the Transient Facility, Camp Butler, Okinawa and directed to report to the CG, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade (MCC 159) for duty.

On 18 April 1969 his orders were modified to report to the CG, First Marine Division for duty.

He arrived at Da Nang, RVN on 9 May 1969 and reported to 1st MarDiv Headquarters and was directed to the 1st marines for duty.

From 10 May 1969 to 5 July 1969 he served as the Weapons Platoon Commander of A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division.

From 6 July 1969 to 3 Nov. 1969 he served as the Second Rifle Platoon Commander of A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st MarDiv.

He was mortally wounded on 3 November 1969 from a land mine.  He is buried in the Ogden City Cemetery.

1stLt. Serge B. Simmons earned the following Awards:

Purple Heart - 11/3/69

Combat Action Ribbon - 2/17/69

National Defense Medal - 10/5/68

Vietnam Service Medal 2/1 star - 5/10/69

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal - 11/3/69

Bronze Star w/Combat Distinguishing Device - posthumously