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Yukio Okutso


World War II · US Army

United States of America
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kutsu (misspelled Okutso) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during WWII. It was upgraded to the Medal of Honor 55 years later.

Timeline

Hawaii

2 Source·1 child record, 1 other

Birth- Nov 3, 1921
Koloa, Hawaii

2 Source·1 child record, 1 other

1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 23 - 21 years
Served For
United States of America
Unit
Company F, 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Rank
Technical Sergeant
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Army

2 Source·1 child record, 1 other

Service Start Date
Jan 1, 1943
Service End Date
Jan 1, 1945

2 Source·1 child record, 1 other

Enlistment
Hawaii

1 Source·1 child record

Death- Aug 24, 2003-Age: 82 years
Hilo, Hawaii
Cancer

1 Source·1 other

Other Facts

Full Name
Yukio Okutsu

1 Source·1 child record

Full Name
Yukio Okutso

1 Source·1 child record

Marriage
Elaine Okutsu

1 Source·1 other

Gender
Male

1 Source·1 other

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