1914 MARINE CORPS SHARPSHOOTER MEDAL
“W. Kundert U.S.M.C.”
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United States Marine Corps Sharpshooter Private William Kundert was born Nov. 22nd 1887 in Green, Wisconsin. |
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William enlisted as a Private in Company D, at the recruiting District of the Pacific Coast December 17th 1912, Marine Barracks, Mare Island, CA. where he received Basic Training for the next 4 months until he was transferred in April 1913. |
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Pvt. Kundert was transferred to the Armored Cruiser U.S.S. Saratoga in February 1914 as it sailed for Far East seas. |
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While aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga, Pvt. Kundert qualified as a Sharpshooter & he was awarded this Navy Sharpshooter’s Badge in April 1914. |
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From July 7th - July 17th 1914 Pvt. Kundert was part of the U.S.S. Saratoga’s Marine Detachment on Kentucky Island, Chefoo China
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In Dec. 1914 Pvt. Kundert was back where he felt comfortable, on the Rifle Range, in Maquinaya, Philippines. He qualified & was awarded the Marksman Badge in March 1915. He disembarked the U.S.S. Saratoga & was temporarily Station at the Naval Base Marine Barracks Cavite, Philippines until April 15th 1915 when he sailed for the mainland aboard the U.S. Army Transport Sheridan from Cavite, PI to San Fransisco, CA. |
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Pvt Kundert arrived in Mare Island, CA in May 1915 where he remained stationed until June when he was Honorable Discharged from the Marines with character “excellent”.
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On June 5th 1917 William Kundert signed the World War I Draft, stating his occupation as a self employeed farmer living in Stephenson, Illinois
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William signed his name for the World War II draft April 27th 1942. Declaring Self employment with R.F.D. #1, a hatchery he owned for many years in Stephenson, Illinois.
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United States Marine Corps Private William Kundert passed away July 28th 1964. He is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery, in Monroe, Greenwood County, Wisconsin.
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