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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward V. Ott

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Irving T. Shanley

Relationship

WWII Buddy

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A 81MM MORTAR PLATOON LEADER IN HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. PARACHUTED INTO NORMANDY FRANCE ON D-DAY AND ON HOLLAND ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1944. ALSO SERVED AS MACHINE GUN PLATOON LEADER.