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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John R. Otwell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Heflin, Alabama

Honored By

David P. Norton

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. COMBAT INFANTRY. HE ENTERED THE ARMY SERVICE ON AUGUST 9, 1940 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON JUNE 12, 1945. 3RD ARMORED DIVISION; SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE. COMBAT ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDED NORMANDY, FRANCE AND RHINELAND. AWARDED 3 BRONZE STAR MEDALS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE DEFENSE RIBBON. HE SERVED IN THE ARMY FOR 58 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS.