THE WALL OF FACES

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fortis

SA Kenneth W. Barslow was a Seaman Apprentice serving on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge (CV-33). On January 12, 1968, the Kearsarge was underway in the South China Sea, approximately 59 kilometers (35.4 miles) northeast of Cape Mui Ron, when at 4:42 PM a man was observed overboard. The ships’ engines were stopped, and the destroyer USS Walke (DD-723) was dispatched to the scene. At 5:22 PM, a helicopter was launched from the Kearsarge to assist in the search for the lost man who had been identified as Barslow. At 5:30 PM, another destroyer, the USS Blue (DD-744), was also sent to the scene to continue the search with the assistance of the helicopter. Barslow was presumed drowned in the incident. His body was not recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and information provided by Deborah DeRanieri (October 2017)]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Another life taken way too soon.

On the remembrance of your 72nd birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fortis

This message is meant for anyone (family, friend or acquaintance) who might have known this individual. As a community service project for the American Legion Auxiliary, I am looking for a photo of this service member so that they may be fully recognized and honored on the Wall of Faces. If you have access to any type of photo (military, graduation, casual or group), please contact me at [email protected]
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