Otto's parents were Philip F. Cherny and Mary Helen Michalenko.
Cherney,Otto F., Pfc, 37573509, KIA October 3, 1944.
October 3, 1944 our forces were attacking the last series of strong Japanese positions on Angaur. The concealed enemy emplacements were arranged in a half circle around a large area of twisted coral cliffs covered with thick jungle growth. Both Japanese flanks rested on nearly impassable coral precipices. From this natural stronghold, machine guns and deadly sniper fire swept all approaches. Enemy mortars and grenades strengthened this fire. Since a daylight attack across the exposed approaches would be costly, mainly because of fire from one Japanese strongpoint Pfc Otto F. Cherney volunteered to accompany a night patrol which was to work its way through enemy territory and place demolition charges under this fortified position. They succeeded in placing several charges before being discovered by the enemy. During the fight that followed Pfc Cherney was killed by enemy fire. The explosives succeeded in damaging the Japanese
Cherney,Otto F., Pfc, 37573509, KIA October 3, 1944.
October 3, 1944 our forces were attacking the last series of strong Japanese positions on Angaur. The concealed enemy emplacements were arranged in a half circle around a large area of twisted coral cliffs covered with thick jungle growth. Both Japanese flanks rested on nearly impassable coral precipices. From this natural stronghold, machine guns and deadly sniper fire swept all approaches. Enemy mortars and grenades strengthened this fire. Since a daylight attack across the exposed approaches would be costly, mainly because of fire from one Japanese strongpoint Pfc Otto F. Cherney volunteered to accompany a night patrol which was to work its way through enemy territory and place demolition charges under this fortified position. They succeeded in placing several charges before being discovered by the enemy. During the fight that followed Pfc Cherney was killed by enemy fire. The explosives succeeded in damaging the Japanese
Otto's parents were Philip F. Cherny and Mary Helen Michalenko.
Cherney,Otto F., Pfc, 37573509, KIA October 3, 1944.
October 3, 1944 our forces were attacking the last series of strong Japanese positions on Angaur. The concealed enemy emplacements were arranged in a half circle around a large area of twisted coral cliffs covered with thick jungle growth. Both Japanese flanks rested on nearly impassable coral precipices. From this natural stronghold, machine guns and deadly sniper fire swept all approaches. Enemy mortars and grenades strengthened this fire. Since a daylight attack across the exposed approaches would be costly, mainly because of fire from one Japanese strongpoint Pfc Otto F. Cherney volunteered to accompany a night patrol which was to work its way through enemy territory and place demolition charges under this fortified position. They succeeded in placing several charges before being discovered by the enemy. During the fight that followed Pfc Cherney was killed by enemy fire. The explosives succeeded in damaging the Japanese
Cherney,Otto F., Pfc, 37573509, KIA October 3, 1944.
October 3, 1944 our forces were attacking the last series of strong Japanese positions on Angaur. The concealed enemy emplacements were arranged in a half circle around a large area of twisted coral cliffs covered with thick jungle growth. Both Japanese flanks rested on nearly impassable coral precipices. From this natural stronghold, machine guns and deadly sniper fire swept all approaches. Enemy mortars and grenades strengthened this fire. Since a daylight attack across the exposed approaches would be costly, mainly because of fire from one Japanese strongpoint Pfc Otto F. Cherney volunteered to accompany a night patrol which was to work its way through enemy territory and place demolition charges under this fortified position. They succeeded in placing several charges before being discovered by the enemy. During the fight that followed Pfc Cherney was killed by enemy fire. The explosives succeeded in damaging the Japanese
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OTTO P. CHERNY
PFC 322 INF 81 DIV
NORTH DAKOTA OCT 3 1944
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Entered the service from North Dakota.
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