MM2c Kenneth Lloyd Schank

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Kenneth Lloyd Schank enlisted in the US Navy on 24 July 1942

In March 1943 he came aboard the Helena from the Great Lakes Service School

He survived the Battle of Kula Gulf and his story is at this link

Helena Rescue Story

The July 1943 Muster Roll states that he was transferred to the USS Hornet but based on his story, he never reached the carrier

 


Display at The National WWII Museum
in the
Road to Tokyo Exhibit

Life Belt worn by MM2c Kenneth L Schank

 

 

 

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