Harold K. Woodhead Sr. | Centre Region Parks & Recreation

Tree Tag: V0005

Presented By/Date: Ron & Ann Woodhead on March 10, 2014

Dates of Birth/Death: March 24, 1921 - March 19, 2001

Dates of Military Service: 1944-1946

Service Branch/Stations: US Navy, Pacific Theater, Engine Room / Boiler Tender

Highest Rank: Seaman

Veterans 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 yrs. and for his H-D DuoGlide and then ElectraGlide motorcycles.

About this Tribute Tree: Moraine Sweetgum (Liquidambar styrac iflua 'Moraine')

Planting Date: This tree was planted in the in Spring of 2014.

Park Location and GPS Coordinates: Oak Hall Regional Park, N 40 47.478, W 077 47.522