The United States Marine Corps announced the death of M-Sgt. John Hotsko, adding to the grief that has pervaded the home of the Second Ward young man, who was first reported missing at sea following a mid-air collision in Hawaii, April 5. Mrs. Susan Hotsko, mother of the hero, was officially notified of the death of her son by General C.B. Gates,

U.S.M.C. Commandant, Washington D.C., in a telegram received today. The 30-year-old veteran of World War II was the occupant of a plane that had been ordered to intercept another during night maneuvers.