Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Retired) Kenneth C. Gavin Honored On His 100th Birthday

​This summer the Nahant American Legion, Mortimer G. Robbins Post 215 belatedly awarded Legion member Kenneth C. Gavin, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Retired) a Certificate of Recognition and Achievement of his 100th birthday and, for his outstanding service in the United States Army Air Corp and United States Air Force.
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We publicly recognize Colonel Gavin, who at the beginning of his service career flew two missions into Normandy on D-Day and also flew during Operation Market Garden attempting to liberate the Netherlands as part of the US Army Air Corps which then became the US Air Force. He served during the Korean war and continued serving until his retirement as Lieutenant Colonel, USAF and Operations Officer at Otis Air Force Base. 

​Following retirement from active and reserve duty in service of the United States he continued, and remains today, a vital and valued member of the Nahant community and the Nahant American Legion Post 215 giving years of service, assistance and comradeship.