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| | 1ST CL. PVT. JOHN H. OTT
Serial No. 2,047,412
414 Jackson St., Grand Haven, Mich.
Inducted at Custer April, 1917.
He had in earlier years served in the regular army. Being married and close to the age of 31, he could have claimed exemption but his patriotism made him leave all to serve his country.
He was cannoneer through all our activities. Had the distinction and satisfaction of serving the shells to the enemy. When the others wavered under the hard conditions his buoyant nature and fine physical strength seemed to surmount difficulties. He would cheer the boys along by word and example and his fun and good nature was stimulating and inspiring.
When some of the weaker ones were reaching the point of acute suffering and exhaustion from carrying their heavy packs, he would relieve them and carry theirs with his own.
He will be remembered as a man of fine poise and a generally admirable character.
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