World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Otis Hassler Dowden
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Odon, Indiana
Honored By
Scott Stuffle
Relationship
Great Nephew
SERVED ON CRUISER IN PACIFIC. DURING PATROL, HE WAS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN WHEN HIS SHIP WAS ATTACKED AND TORPEDOED BY JAPANESE AIRPLANE OFF THE COAST OF FORMOSA. SHIP SAILED BACK TO SHIPYARD IN NEW YORK FOR REPAIRS.