- SURNAME
Rott
- FORENAME
Rudolph
- UNIT
3 Marine Raider Bn
- RANK
Corporal
- NUMBER
3655661
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Shortland Island,Solomon Islands 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Wonewoc,Wisconsin
born 28.12.1914 Wonewoc, Wisconsin
father Anton Rott (1883-1947)
mother Anna (nee Haugh) Rott (1888-1966)
enlisted 03.02.1942
later Platoon Sgt
discharged 19.09.1945
1954 married Marceda Joan (nee Norwalk) Rott (1933-1968)
died 9.5.1964
Mount Vernon Cemetery,Hillsboro,Vernon County,Wisconsin
CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Rudolph Rott (MCSN: 3655661), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as member of a reconnaissance patrol landed by submarine on enemy-held Shortland Island, Solomon Islands, 23 August 1943. Voluntarily and with utter disregard of personal safety, Corporal Rott embarked upon an extremely dangerous mission into Japanese-occupied territory for the purpose of securing vital information with regard to terrain, hydrographic conditions, and strength and disposition of hostile forces. Undeterred by the isolation of his position and by the full knowledge that no assistance could be expected from outside sources, he nevertheless remained on the island for three days, successfully carrying out an important assignment under hazardous conditions where discovery by Japanese troops would undoubtedly have resulted in his capture or death. His courageous devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/38504FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39590012/rudolph-rott
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