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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Luther D. Otto

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

John J. Graf

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT, WAS ONBOARD A B-29 SUPER FORT BOMBER OVER TOKYO JAPAN WHEN A KAMIKAZE BOMBER RAMMED THEIR PLANE CAUSING THE DEATH OF THE ENTIRE CREW. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 19, 1945. HE HAD FLOWN ON 14 MISSIONS AS A TURRET GUNNER. HE WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL WITH TWO OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.