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James Arthur Esterline 1920 - 1975

James Arthur Esterline of Allen County, Indiana United States was born on January 7, 1920 in Fort Wayne, and died at age 55 years old on October 18, 1975 in Fort Wayne. James Esterline was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery Inc. 600 Beckley St, in North Manchester, Wabash County.

James Arthur Esterline

Jim Esterline

Allen County, Indiana United States

January 7, 1920

Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States

October 18, 1975

Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States

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Introduction

James Arthur Esterline was born on January 7, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana to parents James Otis Esterline (1882-1947) and Etna Gay Garling (1887-1979). He had siblings Howard, Josephine, and Mary Esterline. He registered for the draft on July 1, 1941, at the age of 21. At the time of registration, he was working for Lester J Brouwer as an attendant at a filling station. Then on March 9, 1942, James enlisted in the military at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. James was classified as a Private in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. In April 1945, James was admitted to a general hospital with a penetrating wound in his shoulder caused by an artillery shell fragment. The wound did not involve any nerves or arteries, and he received delayed closure or suture secondary of the wound. James was discharged from the hospital in May 1945 and discharged from the military on October 26, 1945. The Spring following his discharge, on April 13, 1946 he married Betty Eileen Valentine (1925–2018) in Allen, Indiana. The couple had a son together Steven James Esterline (1953-2015). The couple later separated in 1964 and James re married about two years later on May 1, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA to Pauline Etuch Kimmerly (1928–2004).
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1920

Birthday

January 7, 1920

Birthdate

Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father was born on December 21, 1882 in Allen County, Indiana and his mother was born in Ohio on June 5, 1887.
Nationality & Locations

James Esterline was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana. He lived there for all os his life.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. He graduated in 1938. Next to his photo, it stated that he was "recognized for his art work".
Military Service

James Arthur Esterline was born on January 7, 1920, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He registered for the draft on July 1, 1941, at the age of 21. At the time of registration, he was working for Lester J Brouwer as an attendant at a filling station or parking lot. James was 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighed 222 pounds, had a ruddy complexion, brown hair, and gray eyes. On March 9, 1942, James enlisted in the military at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. He was single, without dependents, and had completed four years of high school education. At the time of enlistment, he was working as an attendant at a filling station or parking lot. James was 72 inches tall and weighed 221 pounds. James was classified as a Private in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. He served in the military for three to five years, as indicated by his discharge papers. His service number was 35041642. In April 1945, James was admitted to a general hospital with a penetrating wound in his shoulder caused by an artillery shell fragment. The wound did not involve any nerves or arteries, and he received delayed closure or suture secondary of the wound. He was wounded twice and earned the Purple Heart Award. James was discharged from the hospital in May 1945 and discharged from the military on October 26, 1945. Throughout his military service, James was part of the Infantry, General, or Unspecified military branch and was assigned to Unit 3. He was promoted to Enlisted Man, which included Aviation Cadet or Student.
Professional Career

At the time of his WWII registration, he was working for Lester J Brouwer as an attendant at a filling station.
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1975

Death

October 18, 1975

Death date

Car accident.

Cause of death

Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana United States
Death location

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Oaklawn Cemetery Inc. 600 Beckley St, in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana 46962, United States
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Lizzie Kunde

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04/10/2023

First Sgt. James Arthur Esterline

On March 9, 1942, James enlisted in the military at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. James was classified as a Private in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. James was discharged from the military on October 26, 1945.

He was wounded twice and earned the Purple Heart Award.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Lizzie Kunde

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04/10/2023

FIRST, SGT. JAMES A ESTERLINE

A veteran of 43 months, service, FIRST, SGT. JAMES A ESTERLINE, son. of Mr. and' Mrs. Jame O. Esterline, 2824 Holton Ave., has been separated from the service at Fort Sill, Okla.

He was in Europe 10 months with the 44th division of the Seventh Army, during which time he was twice wounded and has received the Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal and three campaign stars.

Sergeant Esterline is a South Side High School graduate and was working as a filling station attendant until he entered the Army.

Fort Wayne News Sentinel Monday, November 05, 1945

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Lizzie Kunde

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04/10/2023

Jim Esterline- South Side High School

1938 Senior Yearbook photo of Jim from South Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Next to his photo it stated that he was "recognized for his art work".

Date & Place: 1938 at South Side High School 3601 Calhoun Street, in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana 46807, United States