World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kemper Goffigon, III
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Northampton County, Virginia
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of the war, commanding three U.S. Naval ships. He was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in the Southwest Pacific off New Britain Island during a dive-bombing attack concentrated on the U.S. Naval transport he commanded. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on December 26, 1943, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. Served as a Lieutenant Commander.