Kenneth
Duckett: Abstract | Full
Story | Images
and Artifacts
You could say 3 is Mr. Kenneth
Duckett’s luckiest number after hearing his stories from
World War II. Drafted as a 21-year-old in 1942, Kenneth Duckett,
didn’t think much of the army. He wanted to serve his
country, but he didn’t want to leave his wife and 3-month
old son.
A part of the 3rd Army,
3rd Division, 3rd Batallion, 3rd Company, and 3rd Squadron,
Duckett was first sent to North Africa for 17 weeks of basic
training. This is where Duckett learned his skills as a gunner
on the mortar which would later earn him a Bronze Star, something
he is very reluctant to talk about. “I don’t know
why I got it,” said Duckett.
For Duckett, WWII was defined
by death. His first position in the military is what Duckett
described as “a replacement for men who had been lost”.
Although he faced the loss of friends, Duckett held no hostilities
besides in the heat of combat.
|
2C
--Creating Communities is a non-profit organization founded
by visionary Anne Arundel County musician and artist Rob Levit
and is governed by a committed volunteer Board of Directors.
Creating Communities mission is to harness the power of the
arts to build life skills and self-esteem, and foster connections
across cultures. We accomplish this by partnering with communities
and organizations to reach the underserved and provide direct
access to the arts through innovative programs and mentorships.