Frederick William Ott
Military
Object Number - UPL 32043 - "Colonel Ott of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing the Legion of Merit and Air Medal, England."
Colonel Ott came to the 390th BG, replacing Colonel Wittan, following a tour of duty as Air Inspector of the 8th Bomber Command. Having previously inspected the 390th , Col. Ott was well versed in the capabilities, past performances, and any shortcomings that the 390th BG may have had prior to his assumption of Command. His outstanding abilities in the field of logistics were of great value during the period of the Russian shuttle missions. His planning and guidance were responsible for the manner in which the aircrews were accomodated and supported while operating away from the home station. He remained with the 390th until early September, 1944.
Legion of Merit / Distinguished Flying Cross / Bronze Star Medal / Air Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Warren, Pennsylvania | 3 May 1901 | |
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Died |
11 February 1990 | ||
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Buried |
The Presidio, San Francisco, California | Buried San Francisco National Cemetery |
Revisions
NARA files verified LOM, DFC, BSM and AM w/1 OLC. He earned at least one bronze star on the EAME Campaign Medal. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1927.
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Medal Citations, The 390th Bomb Group Anthology
