World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James D. Otto
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ottawa, Kansas
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION 20 NOVEMBER 1943 WHILE FIGHTING ON THE PACIFIC ISLAND OF TARAWA. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY L, 3RD BATTALION, 8TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION.