World War II Honoree

Kenneth N. Woodruff

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Joseph R. Dupre'

Relationship

Best War Friend

SERGEANT. SERVED IN COMPANY K, 376TH INFANTRY, 94TH DIVISION IN EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. UNDER HEAVY ARTILLERY AND MORTAR FIRE IN NENNING, GERMANY HE VOLUNTEERED TO REESTABLISH WIRE COMMUNICATIONS WHICH WERE DESTROYED AND RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HIS VALOR. HE LATER RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR INJURY RECEIVED IN COMBAT WITH THE ENEMY.