Edward C. Kennedy

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Edward C. Kennedy enlisted in the Army on August 14, 1945.

He was a Private and rifleman with Company B, 116th Infantry TB, 78th Infantry TR.

He reenlisted on December 12, 1945, to serve 18 months in the Regular Army.

He was a Technician 5th Grade and a supply clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 143rd Ordnance Base Automotive Maintenance Battalion, in the European Theater.

Mr. Kennedy was awarded the: Army of Occupation Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged on June 8, 1947 at Camp Kilmer, N.J.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 143.