Rank/Rate	Chief Torpedoman's Mate
Service Number	291 23 24
Birth Date	April 3, 1904
From	New Castle, Indiana
Decorations	Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Flier (SS-250)
Loss Date	August 13, 1944
Location	Balabac Strait near Mantangule Island
Circumstances	Sunk by a mine
Remarks	Kenneth was born in Worthington, Indiana.

Photo courtesy of Barbara Becker, cousin.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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