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Robert McMaster Ostrander 1921 - 1982

Robert McMaster Ostrander of Wood County, Wisconsin United States was born on October 7, 1921 in Sarles, Cavalier County, ND, and died at age 60 years old on September 13, 1982. Robert Ostrander was buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park 1415 S 1st Ave, in Yuma, Yuma County, AZ.

Robert McMaster Ostrander

Wood County, Wisconsin United States

October 7, 1921

Sarles, Cavalier County, North Dakota, 58372, United States

September 13, 1982

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Robert McMaster Ostrander is the son of Earl Elda Ostrander (1901-1965). He was born on October 7, 1921 in Sarles, North Dakota and later moved to Wisconsin living in Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin, USA. At the age of 20, he registered for the draft on February 14, 1942, in Wood, Wisconsin. With a residence in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, Robert's commitment to serving his country was evident. On August 17, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Robert enlisted in the armed forces and held the rank of Private.
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October 7, 1921

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Sarles, Cavalier County, North Dakota 58372, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father, Earl Elda Ostrander was born on March 31, 1901 in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA and passed away on January 9, 1965 in Rock Island County, Illinois, USA.
Nationality & Locations

Robert McMaster Ostrander was born in Sarles, North Dakota and grew up in Ironwood, Gogebic, Michigan, USA. He later lived in Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin, USA.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school graduate, and also had completed at least three years of college.
Military Service

At the age of 20, he registered for the draft on February 14, 1942, in Wood, Wisconsin. With a residence in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, Robert's commitment to serving his country was evident. Standing at a height of 5 feet 11 1/2 inches and weighing 180 pounds, with a dark brown complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes, Robert possessed the physical attributes that made him suitable for military service. On August 17, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Robert enlisted in the armed forces with a military serial number of 36257714. He became part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) and held the rank of Private. Although he was assigned to "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA," indicating that his specific branch of service was yet to be determined, Robert's dedication to serving his country was unwavering. Robert's enlistment signified his commitment to serve for the duration of the war or any other emergency, plus an additional six months, subject to the discretion of the President or as specified by law.
Professional Career

Robert worked in the Photographic Process industry.
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1982

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September 13, 1982

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Desert Lawn Memorial Park 1415 S 1st Ave, in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona 85364, United States
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Robert McMaster Ostrander lived 13 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.

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In 1921, in the year that Robert McMaster Ostrander was born, in May, the Emergency Quota Act - or Emergency Immigration Act - was passed. The law restricted the number of immigrants to 357,000 per year. It also established an immigration quota in which only 3 per cent of the total population of any ethnic group already in the USA in 1910, could be admitted to America after 1921. Although the Act was supposed to be temporary, it stayed in effect until 1965.

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In 1942, when he was 21 years old, due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).

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