World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kenneth R. Hager
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hartford, Connecticut
Honored By
Richard K. Kerrigan
Relationship
Stepson
SERVED WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION DURING THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL, AND THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. HE ALSO SERVED WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE INVASION OF IWO JIMA. SEVERELY WOUNDED AT IWO JIMA AFTER 13 DAYS OF BATTLE.