World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kenneth M. Alden
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Springfield, Ohio
Honored By
Ken & Elaine Alden
Relationship
Self
Was at Pearl Harbor when Japanese attacked -- USS Rigel was hit by shrapnel, 1944. Plank owner on USS Douglas H. Fox DD-779; hit by Kamikaze at Okinawa at bow on forward 5' gun turret. Ship limped to San Francisco Navy Yard.