Otto P. Cherny

Private First Class Otto P Cherny in uniform head and shoulder photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

Dickinson, ND


County:
Stark

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    322nd Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    81st Infantry Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action while accompanying a night patrol in Angaur. They succeeded in placing several demolition charges in enemy territory before being discovered by the enemy. During the fight that followed, he was killed by enemy fire.

Biography:

Received Purple Heart and Silver Star awards. Buried at Manila American Cemetery.