World War II Honoree

Kenneth P. Anders

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rocky Ridge, Maryland

Honored By

Mark H. Anders

Relationship

Son

MEMBER OF THE 29TH INFANTRY, COMPANY A, 115TH BATTALION. MORTAR GUNNER. SECOND ASSAULT WAVE ASHORE ON OMAHA JUNE 6, 1944. TWICE WOUNDED IN COMBAT. AT AGE 19, SPINAL CORD WAS SEVERED BY SHRAPNEL FIRE ON JULY 9, 1944 IN THE BATTLE FOR ST. LO, FRANCE. AWARDED EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR, 2 PURPLE HEARTS, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE AND NUMEROUS OTHER AWARDS AND RIBBONS.