Lt. Colonel KENNETH L. BOGGS, then a Captain, received the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism in action on Corregidor from 9 January 1942 to 6 May 1942. Throughout the prolonged siege of Corregidor, Captain Boggs, commanding an automatic weapons battery in the 60th Coast Artillery (Antiaircraft) Regiment, displayed outstanding bravery and determination in carrying out his mission with no thought of personal safety. Making daily trips over the entire island, he visited his battery’s many positions and gave new courage to his men. Though wounded four times and several times stunned by the explosion of nearby bombs, he continued to carry on his inspection trips until the termination of the fighting. On one occasion, he discovered a dump of .50 caliber ammunition burning and promptly brought the flames under temporary control. Although wounded by enemy artillery fire, he obtained quantities of vitally-needed ammunition. By his courageous and fearless example, Captain Boggs inspired his troops to man their positions despite the most difficult conditions and played an important part in the gallant defense of Corregidor.

Colonel Boggs joined the Legion of Valor in 1963 and resided in Texas.