![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Kazuo_Otani.jpg/640px-Kazuo_Otani.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Kazuo Otani
United States Army soldier (1918–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kazuo Otani?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Kazuo Otani (Japanese: 大谷 一雄,[1] June 2, 1918 – July 15, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.[2]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Kazuo Otani | |
---|---|
![]() Staff Sergeant Kazuo Otani | |
Born | (1918-06-02)June 2, 1918 Visalia, California |
Died | July 15, 1944(1944-07-15) (aged 26) near Pieve di Santa Luce, Italy |
Place of burial | Veterans Liberty Cemetery, Fresno, California |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | Staff Sergeant |
Unit | 442nd Regimental Combat Team |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Close