The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Richard Leroy Ott Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10179
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Richard Leroy Ott Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10179
Physical Description:
.3 Cubic Feet
This is a one box collection with measurements 15 ¼ x 10 ½ x 2 ½ inches. The collection contains personal documents of Richard
Ott including military orders and bulletins, leadership school papers, an Air Medal certificate, some maps, and photographs
printed on paper.
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: Richard Ott was a staff sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in
Santa Ana, California. He served in the Vietnam War.
Biographical / Historical
Richard Ott was a staff sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in
Santa Ana, California. He served in the Vietnam War.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research by appointment
Scope and Contents
This is a one box collection with measurements 15 ¼ x 10 ½ x 2 ½ inches. The collection contains personal documents of Richard
Ott including military orders and bulletins, leadership school papers, an Air Medal certificate, some maps, and photographs
printed on paper.
Related Materials
MCAS El Toro; Santa Ana, California file
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States Marine Corps
Air Force Cross (Medal)
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
MCAS El Toro; Santa Ana
Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA)
Ott, Richard Leroy
SERIES I: Military Papers
Folder 1 – Military Orders, Bulletins
Physical Description: This folder contains active duty orders, training schedules, inspection memos, and a pistol match bulletin.
Folder 2 – Schoolwork, Tests, & Notes
Physical Description: This folder contains problems, lectures, tests, and notes. The majority of the documents comes from AIRFMFPAC Leadership School
at MCAS El Toro in Santa Ana, California
Folder 3 – Letter
Physical Description: 1. From Esther P. Peffley; To Helen & Dick; November 18, 1953.
Folder 4 – U.S. Marine Corps Score Book
Physical Description: 1. Pvt. Richard Ott; July 29, 1946; 4 relay. 2. S/Sgt R.L. Ott; November 3, 1952; 5 relay. 3. S/Sgt R.L. Ott; September 16,
1957; 1st relay. 4. R.L. Ott; Date Unknown; 2 relay. 5. S/Sgt Richard Ott; Unknown Date; Unknown relay.
SERIES IV: Pamphlet & Certificate
Folder 5 – Pamphlet
Physical Description: 1. The 171st Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, November 10, 1946.
Folder 6 – Certificate
Physical Description: 1. Air Medal Certificate (Nine Strike/Flight Awards) to Staff Sergeant Richard Leroy Ott, United States Marine Corps for
heroic achievement in Vietnam from 15 April 1966 to 3 November 1966. Given December 11, 1969. 2. Photocopy of a Navy Unit
Commendation Letter to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron One Hundred Fifty-Two for exceptional service in the
Vietnam War from July 15 to August 4, 1966 during Operation HASTINGS.
Folder 7 – Newspaper
Physical Description: 1. The Parris Island Boot, Vol. 4, No. 32, August 3, 1946.
Folder 8 – Maps
Physical Description: 1. Map from Extension School, Marine Corps Educational Center, Quantico Virginia. Overlay No 1 TO – Accompany EA-8. Map: USMC
Reservation Fayman Area, 1:5000. 2. Map from Extension School, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico Virginia, Fayman Area.
Folder 9 – Miscellaneous
Physical Description: 1. Two Pacific Southwest Airlines business cards of Supervisor Maintenance Training Richard L. Ott. 2. A strip of paper with
paragraphs in Vietnamese. 3. A picture of a grunt with the quote “We Welcome your problems with enthusiasm.” 4. Red sign with
“Richard Ott” in white.
SERIES VIII: “Photographs”
Folder 10 – Photographs
Physical Description: This folder contains five aerial reconnaissance photographs of an unknown region.
