Marion Hottman
Personal Information
Birthplace: Detroit, Kansas
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 16th Infantry
Theater of Operation: Pacific
Enlisted / Commissioned: Aug 4, 1942
Discharged: Feb 2, 1946
Honored By: Hottman Family
Biography
Marion J. Hottman entered WW II in 1942 from Detroit, KS, Dickinson County, reporting to Fort Leavenworth, KS. He served as a rifleman of an infantry squad in combat in the Philippine Islands and Japan.
During his tour, in addition to his combat as a rifleman, he also performed duties as a lineman on communications poles. He also served as a Military Policeman.
Awards included: American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He was discharged on 2 Feb. 1946.
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