The regular sessions of the Rensselaer County Legislature are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in:
Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
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November 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Kenneth M. Wilson
November 12, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am
November 2024
Kenneth M. Wilson
1921-1995
FAMILY HISTORY:
Kenneth M. Wilson was born on October 8, 1921 in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He was the son of the late Harold and Frances (Eschbach)Wilson, and the brother of Miriam, Dorothy, Gertrude, Harriet, Harold, and Peggy.
Kenneth grew up in Hudson, New York and later moved to the city of Rensselaer and attended the Van Rensselaer High School from 1938 to 1941. Kenneth then settled down in East Greenbush, New York.
HISTORY:
In 1942, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for three years achieving the rank of Corporal as a Heavy Machine Gunner, during which time he was stationed in Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France. Kenneth throughout his time of service had earned the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.
PERSONAL:
Kenneth married his wife, Mary (Cornell) on October 8, 1949 in Rensselaer, New York. Together they had three children: Karen, Keith, Diane; four grandchildren: Gregory, Laura, Zachary, Alexandra.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Kenneth was employed by the United States Postal Service.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
In his spare time, Kenneth enjoyed camping, gardening and reading. Kenneth also took time to coach baseball and softball for East Greenbush Little League, East Greenbush Girls Softball League, and East Greenbush Babe Ruth.
Sadly, on November 30, 1995, Kenneth passed away and was laid to rest at New Rural Cemetery in East Greenbush, New York.
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