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James Nicholas Demas 1919 - 2007

James Nicholas Demas of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico was born on September 20, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States, and died at age 87 years old on February 18, 2007 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM. James Demas was buried in Albuquerque.
James Nicholas Demas
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico 87112
September 20, 1919
Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia, United States
February 18, 2007
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
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  • Introduction

    James Nicholas Demas was born on September 20, 1919 in Washington DC to parents Nicholas James Demas (1892-1981) and Rachael Love Kingree (1898-1996). He registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Washington, D.C., when he was 21 years old. At the time, he was working for C.E. Fink and was residing in Washington, D.C. James was ultimately drafted into the military, and on March 17, 1944, he enlisted at Fort George G Meade in Maryland and entered as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component of the Army branch. After enlisting, James received training and was assigned to the YMS 110, which was a Yard Mine Sweeper vessel used by the United States Navy during World War II. James served for two years and one month before receiving an honorable discharge on April 14, 1946. He had two partners in his life. He was with Elsie Margarey Fraley (1919-1967) and they had three sons together and he was also in a relationship with Nelle Louise Kinney (-2011).
  • 09/20
    1919

    Birthday

    September 20, 1919
    Birthdate
    Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His mother Rachael was born on October 17, 1898 in Edinburg, Virginia and passed away in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States of America on January 29, 1996. His father Nicholas was born in Syvista, Greece on October 28, 1892 and immigrated to the US arriving in New York, New York i 1907. He passed away on December 3, 1981 in Albuquerque, NM, USA.
  • Nationality & Locations

    James Demas was born and raised in Washington DC and also spent time in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA in the 1930's. He and his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA in the 1950's and resided there for the remainder of their lives.
  • Early Life & Education

    James was a graduate of McKinley Technical High School ( Washington, District of Columbia). He was a student there in 1938 and was part of the traffic club and chemistry club. After high school he went on to complete at least one year of college.
  • Military Service

    James Nicholas Demas was a white male who was born on September 20, 1919, in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Washington, D.C., when he was 21 years old. At the time, he was working for C.E. Fink and was residing in Washington, D.C. James was 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 160 pounds, had a light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was Elsie Margaret Demas. James was ultimately drafted into the military, and on March 17, 1944, he enlisted at Fort George G Meade in Maryland. He was married at the time and had completed one year of college. His civilian occupation was a skilled mechanic and repairman. He entered as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component of the Army branch. After enlisting, James received training and was assigned to the YMS 110, which was a Yard Mine Sweeper vessel used by the United States Navy during World War II. He served in the No branch assignment of the Army, performing duties as a skilled mechanic and repairman. James served for two years and one month before receiving an honorable discharge on April 14, 1946. During his time in the military, he served his country with dedication and contributed to the success of the war effort.
  • Professional Career

    He worked as a mechanic and repairman.
  • 02/18
    2007

    Death

    February 18, 2007
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico United States
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James Demas- McKinley Technical High School
James Demas- McKinley Technical High School
1938 Yearbook photo (most likely his senior year) from McKinley Technical High School in Washington DC. In school James was part of the traffic and chemistry clubs.
Date & Place: at McKinley Technology High School 151 T Street Northeast, in Washington, District Of Columbia 20002, United States
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