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A 94 Year-old World War II Veteran Looks Back

A 94 Year-old World War II Veteran Looks Back

In this episode I’m honored to be speaking with Private First Class Kenneth W. Pasch Sr. Born Dec 4, 1924, Ken grew up in LaSalle, NY during the depression and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1944. He was assigned as a gunner aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hancock and served in the Pacific campaign, where he was involved in several large battles and countless smaller engagements. He served aboard the Hancock until V-J Day. After Japan’s surrender, he was…

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