A
viation Radioman with Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Timeline
Birth- Jul 7, 1925
Rockport, Indiana
1939 - 1945World War II
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Petty Officer Third Class
Service Number
6271562
Aircraft Assignment
TBF/TBM Avenger "radioman" - operated radios and manned 30 caliber gun
Stationed- 1943
Alameda, San Diego, Hilo & Kaneohe Hawaii
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Marriage- Aug 1944-Age: 19 years
Elsie Marie Loper
Death- Aug 2, 1964-Age: 39 years
Spencer County, Indiana
Car accident
Other Facts
Father
Otto Karl Motteler
Full Name
Carl Cleveland Motteler
Mother
Orlena Abel Motteler (Haycraft)
Sibling
Madeline & Margaret (half-sisters), Helen, Floyd, Betty, Otto, Katherine, Lloyd, James, Joyce, Gerald, Ronald, Ethel
Child
Carl Roger Motteler