Kenneth N. Sprecher

Kenneth Ned Sprecher (5 April 1918 in Ohio - 27 January 1988 in Tipp City, Ohio) was an American First Sergeant who served with Company H, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroic actions in France on 11 June 1944.

Early life
Kenneth was born in the state of Ohio on 5 April 1918 to Stanly F. and Ruth E. Sprecher. He also had a sister (Dorthy Sprecher).

Military service
Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army from Fort Thomas, Kentucky on 6 March 1941 (ASN: 35119398). He served with Company H, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He was discharged on 25 September 1945.

Awards & decorations

 * Belgian Fourragere
 * French Croix de Guerre with palm
 * Belgian Croix de Guerre with palm
 * Distinguished Service Cross on 1 July 1944 as First Sergeant in Company H, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
 * European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two arrowheads and two Service stars
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * Presidential Unit Citation with oak leaf cluster
 * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp