World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James D. Otto
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY 'L', 3RD BATTALION, 8TH MARINE REGIMENT, 2ND MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED NOVEMBER 20, 1943, DURING THE FIRST DAY OF FIGHTING STIFF JAPANESE RESISTANCE ON THE SMALL ISLAND OF BETIO IN THE TARAWA ATOLL.