Korean War
| Service # | 2795922 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate First Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | May 31 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Boatswain's Mate First Class Kennon was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Boatswain's Mate First Class Kennon served aboard the minesweeper USS MURRELET (AM-372). He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy on May 31, 1952 from fragment wounds off the coast of North Korea.