World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Louis Ortiz
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Honored By
Louis Ortiz
Aviation Radioman. Gunner on a Dive Bomber SB2-C, Hell Diver VB-19 off the carrier USS Lexington. In the Pacific, was shot down; Flak. Received the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and Purple Heart, also various unit citations.