Monday, December 26, 2011

Otis V. Dozer.

Otis V. Dozer, Sergeant, company F., 353rd., Infantry for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Barrieourt, France, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Dozer fearlessly exposed himself in the face of machine-gun fire for the purpose of setting and example to the men of his company. He was wounded while advancing, but continued until exhausted. His coolness and courage resulted in the capture of three machine-guns and their crews. Home assress Emma, Dozer, Mother, General delivery, Cedaryale Kansas.

Birth: Oct. 1, 1893.
Death: Mar. 5, 1942.
Wife: Nellie Inez Dozer (1896 - 1976.)
Burial: Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This is my great great grandfather.