World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
W. H. Otting
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Norfolk, Virginia
Honored By
USS Rodman Association
SERVED ABOARD THE USS RODMAN DD-456/DMS-21. EARNED A BATTLE STAR AND UNIT COMMENDATION DURING THE BATTLE FOR OKINAWA WHERE THE SHIP WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED WHEN ATTACKED BY 6 KAMIKAZES AND HIT BY 3 ON APRIL 6, 1945.