Son of Ferdinand and Ann Dittrich. He enlisted in the United States Army June 1, 1942 and served with the 81st Infantry Division in the Pacific and was awarded the Silver Star. He was honorably discharged December 1, 1945.
Preceded in death by his parents. an infant daughter, Carolyn Ann Dittrich; an infant grandson, Christopher Dow and six brothers and sisters. He was survived by his wife, Ernestine.
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SILVER STAR Awarded for Actions During World War II
Service: Army - Division: 81st Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 81st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 82 (1944)
CITATION:(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): Otto F. Dittrich, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 81st Infantry Division during World War II.

81ST INFANTRY DIVISION
"After completion of amphibious and jungle training, the 81st Infantry Division departed for Guadalcanal in August 1944. There the division was attached to the III Marine Amphibious Corps reserve.[10] In September 1944 the 321st and 322nd Infantry Regiment of the 81st Infantry Division performed a combat landing on Angaur Island as part of the operations to secure the Palau Islands chain. After finishing the battle of Angaur, the 81st Infantry Division was ordered to assist the 1st Marine Division in their efforts to seize Peleliu. The 81st Infantry Division eventually relieved the 1st Marine Division, and assumed command of combat operations on Peleliu. The 81st Infantry Division remained engaged in the Battle of Peleliu until the end of organized Japanese resistance on 18 January 1945. In early February 1945, the 81st Infantry Division sailed to New Caledonia to rest and refit. In May 1945, the 81st Infantry Division was deployed to the Philippines to take part in mopping up operations on Leyte Island, and to prepare for the planned invasion of Japan. After the end of World War II, the 81st Infantry Division deployed to Aomori Prefecture in Japan as part of the Allied occupation force."
Source: Wikipedia