PVT Kenneth W. Rochelle

courtesy of Des Philippet

PVT Kenneth W. Rochelle was born 7 Mar 1924 in Carlisle, Arkansas. He was the youngest of the 3 sons born to Rufus and Mathilda V. "Ola" (Ray) Rochelle. His father farmed near Union, Arkansas.

After completing his basic military training, PVT Rochelle was sent to the European theater. He was transferred from the replacement depot to B Company on 25 Oct 1944. PVT Rochelle was part of a B Company attack from Baesweiler on Setterich, Germany when he was killed in action on 18 Nov 1944.

PVT Rochelle rests forever in the Netherlands American Cemetery.