[PGR_PA_r1] Andy Simkovitch U.S.N. / 14 October 2020 / Girard, PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

*Andy Simkovitch*

*U.S. Navy*

*WWII Veteran*
*14 October 2020*
*Girard, PA*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Andy
Simkovitch, U.S.
Navy, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort for the
interment.

Andy enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 in 1943. He deployed to the
European Theater, aboard the LST 501. He left Portsmouth, England with his
shipmates on 5 of June 1944 and landed at Utah Beach on 6 of June 1944.  Andy
and his shipmates made six trips inland to Utah Beach and three to Omaha
Beach under fire until the beachheads were secured.
Andy was also a Signalman for the LCPV which carried 36 soldiers each and
had four U.S. Navy crewman. It was here on this craft, under enemy
fire,that he retrieved American and German wounded from the beaches to be
evacuated.

Following the success of the Normandy Invasion, Andy was called to duty
once again, this time in the South Pacific. Here he participated in much of
the same combat actions as Operation Overlord in Normandy, this time
assisting the U.S Marine Corps in the invasion of Okinawa.

Andy was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the
Philippine Liberation Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal W/ 1 Bronze
Star, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal W/ 2 Bronze Stars,
the D- Day WWII Medal , the U.S. Navy Combat Service Medal and recently
from the Governor of Normandy, the Medal of the Jubilee of Liberty, and the
Chevalier Legion of Honor Medal for D- Day, Southern France.

Andy honorably discharged, with the rank of Seaman First Class March of
1946.

Following time served,  Andy became a member of American Legion Post #494
in Girard and the Edinboro-McKean Veterans of Foreign War Post #740.

Andy recently quoted, "I am proud of my service, I am proud to have been
there."

Andy served our country and his community with honor, it's now our turn to
honor him.



*Wednesday, 14 October 2020*


*Stagin**g:* 9:00 AM
*Edder Funeral Home Inc.*
309 E Main, Girard, PA 16417
https://maps.app.goo.gl/x3adEPPcSD49Pnre6

*Briefing: *9:15 AM

*Following the Briefing, Flag Line set*


Family arriving

Prayer service at 9:30am

Mass at 10:00am


*Following the service KSU, escorting for interment.*
*St. John Cemetery*
Church Street, Girard, PA16417


Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no
time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for
whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your
time.

*Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out
please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your
3 X 5 handheld American flags.*


*RCIC:* *Tom Hanna*
CBTBruce at aol.com
(814) 572-2951

*Assisting: Dale Mallory *
tazmall at hotmail.com
(724) 992-9186
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