- SURNAME
Stephens
- FORENAME
Otto K.
- UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company C)
- RANK
Corporal
- NUMBER
20533605
- DATE OF DEATH
6th December 1944
- AGE
26
- GRAVESITE
Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Indiana, USA. Section 5A
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Henry County, Indiana
born 25.02.1918, Lewis, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
father Andrew Jackson Stephens (1867-1941)
mother Elizabeth (nee Roe) Stephens (1878-1955)
2 years high school
attended Lewisville High School
civil occupation Farm Hand
single without dependents upon enlistment
former National Guard
17.01.1941 entered service New Castle, Indiana
award D.S.C.
DOW Germeter, Germany
DATE OF DEATH:
06-Dec-1944AWARD:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/stephens-otto-k.39272/CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Otto K. Stephens, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 2d Ranger Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 and 7 June 1944, in France. Private First Class Stephens' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/32917FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65566675/otto-k-stephens
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