Kenneth R. Rosenberry

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth R. Rosenberry (13000769), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action at Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942. When the rest of Battery F, 60th Coast Artillery (Antiaircraft) Regiment, moved into beach defense reserve, Private Rosenberry remained at the battery position to help man antiaircraft machine guns. Although without previous machine gun experience and constantly subjected to heavy enemy artillery bombardment and furious strafing and bombing attacks, he delivered accurate machine gun fire on all enemy targets which came within range. Subsequently, when ordered to destroy the battery’s equipment preparatory to surrender, he not only aided in the destruction of much material but also in firing two twelve-inch guns at an enemy area in such a way that these powerful weapons were rendered useless by their own discharge. By his gallant devotion to duty at the risk of his life, Private Rosenberry made a conspicuous contribution to the heroic defense of Corregidor. He gallantly gave his life for his country.