World War II Honoree

Kenneth J. Penhorwood

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lima, Ohio

Honored By

Eva Jean, Scott, Jill & Kathy

Relationship

Wife & Children

HONORS AND AWARDS INCLUDE THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. WENT ON ACTIVE DUTY DECEMBER 6, 1943 AT FORT HAYES IN COLUMBUS AND KEESLER FIELD, MISSISSIPPI. IN PREPARATION TO GO OVERSEAS AT BRADLEY FIELD IN CONNECTICUT. ON DUTY WITH 7TH FIGHTER COMMAND, 302ND FIGHTER CONTROL SQUADRON. SERVED IN HAWAII FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AND IWO JIMA FOR 9 MONTHS.