America's Veterans pays tribute to the late Kenneth Koon during the month of the dedication of the new World War II Memorial in our nation's capitol. Mr. Koon, who passed away on May 5, 2004, is remembered in this obituary in his home town paper.
May, 2004
Featured Veteran
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Kenneth Koon
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Branch of Service:
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U.S. Marine Corps
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Era:
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World War II
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Units Served:
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3rd BN 2nd Marine Division
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Battles:
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The Solomon Islands
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Medals:
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Bronze Star
2 Purple Hearts
Asiatic Pacific Medal
WW II Veteran Medal
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Mr. Koon is considered to be a WWII hero for sniping at 65 Japanese soldiers
who were swarming over a U.S. tank stopped by fire in a running battle on a
South Pacific Island. Mr. Koon killed 31 of the Japanese who were attacking
a remaining fellow Private. Although Koon was injured, the Private's life
was saved and Mr. Koon received the Bronze Star for his bravery.
Mr. Koon's image was among featured images at the Millard Sheets Gallery
during the Los Angeles County Fair September 13-29, 2002.
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Photographs by Peggy Fontenot
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