Date of Induction-January 28, 1943
Branch of service-Army, 860th Engineer Aviation Battalion
Trained at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; March Field, California
Date of Embarkation-October 23, 1943
Served in Pacific Theatre
Engagements-New Guinea; Southern Philippines Medals Earned-Good Conduct Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon; Philippine Liberation Ribbon; Victory Medal; 2 Battle Stars; European Theatre Ribbon; M-1 Rifle
Returned to States-December 25, 1945
Discharged-January 8, 1946, Fort Meade, Maryland
Rank-Corporal
Served-35 months, 18 days
Present occupation-Painter
Wife-Clara Mae
Children-Lawrence Stephen; Frances Ann; William J, Jr.
Parents-Bernard J. Mary B. Ott
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