Harold K. Woodhead Sr.

Harold K. Woodhead Sr.My Veteran / My Hero

  • Presented By/Date: Ron and Ann Woodhead on May 4, 2023
  • Dates of Birth/Death: March 24, 1921 to March 19, 2001
  • Dates of Military Service: 1944-1946
  • Service Branch/Stations: U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater, Engine Room / Boiler Tender, USS Commencement Bay (CVE 105 Escort Carrier)
  • Highest Rank: Seaman
  • Veteran's Hometown: Sunbury, PA

Who is this Veteran?

Harold K. "Kenny" Woodhead Sr. helped make things happen his entire life - including providing steam to move the USS Commencement Bay (CVE 105 Escort Carrier) in the Pacific with 1,066 crewman and 34 aircraft. Kenny was a plank owner of that ship. Prior to the war, he apprenticed as a carpenter. Following his return from the Navy, he continued work his entire life as a union carpenter. He and his wife, Margaret (Peg), raised three children and built two new homes for their family as it grew. Kenny was also known for his vehicles – trading in his car for a new one every two years – and for his H-D DuoGlide and then ElectraGlide motorcycles.

  • About this Tribute Tree: "Greenspire" Little Leaf Linden
  • Planting Date: November 2023