World War II Honoree

Kenneth L. Ellis

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Honored By

Sarah Thurmond

Relationship

Granddaughter

MEMBER OF THE AMPHIBIOUS FORCE AND MADE 2 DROPS OF ARMY TROOPS DURING THE NORMANDY INVASION. SENT TO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA AND PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE. SHUTTLED TROOPS FOR ANOTHER 6 TO 8 MONTHS BEFORE RETURNING HOME ON JULY 23, 1945. DISCHARGED FROM THE NAVY ON OCTOBER 27, 1945 WITH RANK OF QUARTERMASTER 1ST CLASS.