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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank V. Ortiz, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Honored By

Ms. Virginia G. Ortiz

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Activity During WWII

HE WAS A STAFF SERGEANT/RADIO OPERATOR ON A B-29 SUPER FORTRESS ON TINIAN IN THE MARIANA ISLANDS, THE PACIFIC. HIS PLANE WAS SHOT DOWN OVER JAPAN. THEIR PLANE DITCHED OFF THE COAST OF JAPAN. HE SAVED TWO OF HIS COMRADES AND WAS PICKED UP BY A U.S. NAVY WAR SHIP.