World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kenneth Irving Gumaer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Poughkeepsie, New York
Honored By
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth I. Gumaer
31st Quartermaster pack troop. Veterinarian in charge of transport and care of 176 mules en route from New Orleans, Louisiana to Calcutta, India and in a railroad transfer to Deolali Camp, India and by train to Lido. Served with Merrill's Marauders behind Japanese lines in jungles to Myitkyina, Burma. Awarded Bronze Star, China Offensive Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Three Overseas Service Bars, Combat Medical Badge.