TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Kolb, Otto Ferdinand, Jr.

Date of birth:
June 3rd, 1914 (Savannah/Georgia, United States)
Date of death:
December 4th, 1945
Mentioned on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:
0-77161
Nationality:
American

Biography

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
Hr. Ms. De Ruyter (1936), Koninklijke Marine
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as Liaison Officer with the Commander Allied Striking Force, serving on Her Majesty's ship De RUYTER, in the defense of Java during the period 1 January 1942 to 27 February 1942. Lieutenant Kolb acted to establish and effect communications between the vessels of the Allied Forces and rendered valuable service in maintaining those communications under most difficult conditions during hotly contested action with enemy Japanese forces. The conduct of Lieutenant Kolb throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
Hr. Ms. De Ruyter (1936), Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1942
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Royal decree no. 6. Replaced by the Bronze Lion
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
Hr. Ms. De Ruyter (1936), Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1942

Royal decree no. 6. Replaced by the Bronze Lion
Eervolle Vermelding (EV)

Sources

Photo

Themes