World War II Honoree

Kenneth R. Gorsline

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Marlette, Michigan

Honored By

Sandra Rose

Relationship

Daughter

NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. MUNITIONS WORKER, HELPED AT AMMUNITION DUMP IN THE RECEIPT, STORAGE AND ISSUE OF SMALL ARMS AND ARTILLERY AMMUNITION TO COMBAT UNITS. HANDLED SOME BOMBS. HELPED DISPOSE OF FAULTY AMMUNITION, FAMILIAR WITH NOMENCLATURE OF AMMUNITION AND SAFETY RULES REGARDING ITS BEING HANDLED. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, 5 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SHARPSHOOTER BADGE WITH CARBINE AND RIFLE BAR.