Kenneth is a Veteran of WWII Pacific Theater and served with the 27 Branch of the Army Aircorp as a Private. Kenneth was captured on Cuyo Island May 2nd 1942 at the age of 21. He was interned 3.5 years including being transferred via Japanese Warship to Japan in Aug 17, 1944 The convoy was attacked by American Subs around Formosa an oil tanker was sunk. However Kenneth reached Japan and was forced to work in a copper mine until liberated. One detail in Philippines included the building of the Tayabas highway with detail of 300 men. Over a 6 week period only 75 survived. Kenneth was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, POW Metal and Philippine campaign medal. After the war Kenneth used the GI bill and was employed by Acme Marble & Granite Company.
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