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Rensselaer County Honors World War II Veteran Kenneth M. Wilson
Summary
Rensselaer County leaders and veterans organizations honored Kenneth M. Wilson, a World War II machine gunner who received a Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, at the county's monthly "Honor the Deceased Veteran" ceremony with remarks, a Capitol-flown flag and proclamations from federal and state offices.
Rensselaer County held its monthly "Honor the Deceased Veteran" ceremony to recognize Kenneth M. Wilson, a World War II veteran who served in the African and European theaters and received multiple decorations, county and state officials said.
Kelly Hoffman, chair of the Rensselaer County Legislature, gave a detailed biography of Wilson, saying he was born Oct. 8, 1921, enlisted on Feb. 6, 1942, served as a heavy machine-gunner in campaigns including Naples, Rome and Southern France, was wounded in the African theater on Dec. 9, 1943, and earned the European-African-Middle…
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