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Born June 1, 1920 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. A child of Simon Yonut and Ruth Ann Dragus. | Born June 1, 1920 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. A child of Simon Yonut and Ruth Ann Dragus. | ||
| − | + | == Description == | |
| + | Simon was average in height and build. He was clean shaven and wore glasses in his later life. | ||
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| + | He went by the name of Sam. | ||
== Early Years == | == Early Years == | ||
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== Military Service Years == | == Military Service Years == | ||
| − | Simon Yonut Jr served in the [[U.S. Army|'''U.S. Army''']]. He began serving on May 16, 1944 and was discharged on July 1, 1945. | + | Simon Yonut Jr served in the [[U.S. Army|'''U.S. Army''']]. He began serving on May 16, 1944 and was discharged on July 1, 1945. During the Battle of the Bulge, Simon was hit by shrapnel fragment in the neck from an artillery shell. He received a Purple Heart Medal. |
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| + | Orders awarding Simon Yonut Jr. a Purple Heart Medal are as follows: HEADQUARTERS 106TH EVACUATION HOSPITAL (SEM), Office of the Commanding Officer, General Orders] Number......13), APO 403, U S Army, 24 February 1945. Under the provisions of the Army Regulations 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, the Purple Heart is awarded to the following for wounds received in action against the enemy: [Simon's name, along with his serial number, was the12th name listed] | ||
'''Military Service(s): [[U.S. Army]]''' | '''Military Service(s): [[U.S. Army]]''' | ||
== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| + | Simon was an active member of First Assembly of God Church on Parkman Road. | ||
== Family Years == | == Family Years == | ||
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== Residences == | == Residences == | ||
| − | * 2475 Cranwood Drive | + | * He lived at 2475 Cranwood Drive in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. |
== Working Years == | == Working Years == | ||
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== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Simon loved woodworking and fishing. | Simon loved woodworking and fishing. | ||
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| + | He was past master of Carroll F. Clapp Lodge No. 655, where he had served as the lodge education officer; a member of York Rite Chapter, Council and Commandery; a member of the Royal Arch Masons Mahoning Chapter No. 10; member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 80 in Warren and a 32nd degree mason with Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown. Simon was also a member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and the Cortland American Legion Post No. 540 | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
| − | Simon on February 13, 2007 at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was buried in February 2007 at Lordstown Village Cemetery in Lordstown, Trumbull County, Ohio. | + | Simon passed away on February 13, 2007 at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. |
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| + | He was buried in February 2007 at Lordstown Village Cemetery in Lordstown, Trumbull County, Ohio. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:45, 30 September 2023
Page edited 29-Sep-2023. ET
Born June 1, 1920 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. A child of Simon Yonut and Ruth Ann Dragus.
Description
Simon was average in height and build. He was clean shaven and wore glasses in his later life.
He went by the name of Sam.
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Siblings
- Anne Yonut
- Victoria Yonut
- John Yonut
- Irene Barbara Yonut
- Mary Yonut
- Pauline Yonut
Education
Completed on year in high school.
Military Service Years
Simon Yonut Jr served in the U.S. Army. He began serving on May 16, 1944 and was discharged on July 1, 1945. During the Battle of the Bulge, Simon was hit by shrapnel fragment in the neck from an artillery shell. He received a Purple Heart Medal.
Orders awarding Simon Yonut Jr. a Purple Heart Medal are as follows: HEADQUARTERS 106TH EVACUATION HOSPITAL (SEM), Office of the Commanding Officer, General Orders] Number......13), APO 403, U S Army, 24 February 1945. Under the provisions of the Army Regulations 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, the Purple Heart is awarded to the following for wounds received in action against the enemy: [Simon's name, along with his serial number, was the12th name listed]
Military Service(s): U.S. Army
Religion
Simon was an active member of First Assembly of God Church on Parkman Road.
Family Years
Married Emma Leona Bradfield on April 16, 1938 in Hancock, West Virginia. The couple had two children, one boy - Simon Kenneth, and one girl - Ruth Ann. Emma died on June 7, 1999. Married Elizabeth Margaret Timko on September 16, 2000 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had no children.
Simon and Emma had two children;
- Ruth Ann Yonut
- Simon Kenneth Yonut
Simon and Elizabeth had no children.
Residences
- He lived at 2475 Cranwood Drive in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Working Years
Employed as a General Supervisor In The Copperweld Steel Labor Department For 39 Years
Personal Life
Simon loved woodworking and fishing.
He was past master of Carroll F. Clapp Lodge No. 655, where he had served as the lodge education officer; a member of York Rite Chapter, Council and Commandery; a member of the Royal Arch Masons Mahoning Chapter No. 10; member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 80 in Warren and a 32nd degree mason with Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown. Simon was also a member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and the Cortland American Legion Post No. 540
Death
Simon passed away on February 13, 2007 at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
He was buried in February 2007 at Lordstown Village Cemetery in Lordstown, Trumbull County, Ohio.