World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kenneth Champlin
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Auburn, New York
Honored By
Esther Champlin
Relationship
Wife
1ST MARINE RAIDER BATTALION FROM APRIL 1942 TO FEBRUARY 1944 IN TULAGI, GUADALCANAL AND NEW GEORGIA. IN FEBRUARY 1944 TO NOVEMBER 1944 WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, A COMPANY, 4TH MARINES IN EMIRAU AND GUAM. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.