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Robert Elmer Ostrander 1921 - 1980

Robert Elmer Ostrander of Chautauqua County, New York United States was born on March 19, 1921 in Ellington, and died at age 59 years old on August 10, 1980 in Eden, Erie County. Robert Ostrander was buried at Evergreen Cemetery 2862 E Church St, in Eden.

Robert Elmer Ostrander

Chautauqua County, New York United States

March 19, 1921

Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York, United States

August 10, 1980

Eden, Erie County, New York, 14057, United States

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Robert Elmer Ostrander is the son of Margaretta "Greta" Meske (1895-1980) and Clifton"Cliff" Simmion Ostrander (1884-1968). He was born on March 19, 1921 in Ellington, Chautauqua, New York, USA and had sisters Lena Elvira Ostrander (1917-1992) and Mildred Margarette Ostrander (1919-1998). At the age of 20, he registered for the draft on February 14, 1942, in Mayville, Chautauqua, New York, marking the beginning of his military journey. On July 8, 1942, Robert enlisted in Buffalo, New York, choosing to join the Army as a Private. Robert served his country with honor and commitment until his honorable discharge on December 3, 1945. On June 29, 1946 he married Beatrice Walker (1926–1959) in Carroll, Chautauqua, New York, USA. The couple went on to have two daughters together and lived in Jamestown, New York, USA and Carroll, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
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1921

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March 19, 1921

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Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white of German roots. His mother Margaretta was born on August 9, 1895 in Kries Berent, West Prussia, Germany and immigrated to the US arriving in New York, NY on December 3, 1903. She passed away on April 22, 1980 in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. His father, Clifton, was born on October 31, 1884 in Gerry, Chautauqua, New York, USA and passed away on August 16, 1968 in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA.
Nationality & Locations

Robert was born and raised in Ellington, Chautauqua, New York, USA. He later lived in Jamestown, New York, USA and Carroll, Chautauqua, New York, USA with his wife and children.
Early Life & Education

At the time of his enlistment, he had completed one year of high school.
Military Service

At the age of 20, he registered for the draft on February 14, 1942, in Mayville, Chautauqua, New York, marking the beginning of his military journey. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 165 pounds, Robert had distinctive features with a light complexion, brown hair, and hazel eyes, adding to his unique identity. On July 8, 1942, Robert enlisted in Buffalo, New York, choosing to join the Army with the service number 32379748. As an unmarried individual without dependents, he entered the service as a Private. Serving as a selectee enlisted man in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers of the United States Army, Robert contributed to the collective efforts of the military. Robert served his country with honor and commitment until his honorable discharge on December 3, 1945.
Professional Career

Robert was a woodworker and was employed by the Maddux Table Company.
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1980

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August 10, 1980

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Eden, Erie County, New York 14057, United States
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Evergreen Cemetery 2862 E Church St, in Eden, Erie County, New York 14057, United States
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Robert Elmer Ostrander lived 14 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 59.

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In 1921, in the year that Robert Elmer Ostrander was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.

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In 1936, at the age of only 15 years old, Robert was alive when on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".

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