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Robert Ostrander 1922 - 1951

Robert Gibbs Ostrander of Onondaga County, New York United States was born on October 26, 1922 in Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA, and died at age 28 years old on April 5, 1951 in Komoka, Middlesex County, ON Canada. Robert Ostrander was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery 2932 Warners Rd, in Warners, Onondaga County, New York United States.

Robert Gibbs Ostrander
Robert Glenn Ostrander
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Onondaga County, New York United States
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October 26, 1922
Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, 16901, United States
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Komoka, Middlesex County, ON, N0L 1R0, Canada
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  • Introduction

    Robert Ostrander was born on October 26, 1922 in Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America to parents Glenn Vance Ostrander (1898-1984) and Laura Mae (Downs) Ostrander (1902-1937). He had a younger brother, Harry Vance Ostrander (Jan 31, 1924-July 26, 2007). Robert was a graduate of Syracuse University and earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. At the age of 19, he registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, where he resided in Dewitt. Prior to his enlistment, Robert worked at Continental Can Co. in Syracuse. On October 17, 1942, Robert made the courageous decision to enlist in the Signal Corps of the Army of the United States. He became a Private and joined the 882 Signal Company Depot, Aviation Signal Corps. Robert dedicated himself to his military service, serving from 1942 to 1946. On December 30, 1949 he married Mary Ann Meagher (1929–2021) in Syracuse, New York, USA. They had a son together, Dick Ostrander.
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    1922

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    October 26, 1922
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    Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania 16901, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His mother Laura was born on May 11, 1902 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York, United States of America and she passed away on June 27, 1937 in DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York, United States of America. His father Glenn was born on August 4, 1898 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York, United States of America and he passed away on February 22, 1984 in DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York, United States of America.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Robert grew up in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA and was native of Wellsboro Pennsvivania. He and been living at Brampton for almost a year before his death.

  • Early Life & Education

    Robert was a graduate of Syracuse University and earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

  • Religious Beliefs

    He was married in the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New York, USA.

  • Military Service

    Robert Glenn Ostrander, born on October 26, 1922, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, embarked on a remarkable military journey during World War II. At the age of 19, he registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, where he resided in Dewitt. Prior to his enlistment, Robert worked at Continental Can Co. in Syracuse. On October 17, 1942, Robert made the courageous decision to enlist in the Signal Corps of the Army of the United States. He became a Private and joined the 882 Signal Company Depot, Aviation Signal Corps. The Signal Corps played a crucial role in providing communication and signal support to the armed forces, ensuring effective command and coordination during wartime. Robert dedicated himself to his military service, serving from 1942 to 1946. As a World War II veteran, he contributed to the defense of his country and played a vital role in the war effort.

  • Professional Career

    He was employed at the Continental Can Co. in Syracuse Ny.
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    April 5, 1951
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    Komoka, Middlesex County, ON N0L 1R0, Canada
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    Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery 2932 Warners Rd, in Warners, Onondaga County, New York 13164, United States
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  • Obituary

    Robert G. Ostrander was an aeronautical engineer and a test pilot for the Canadian government when his jet fighter crashed and exploded in 1951. He and Flt. Lt. Bruce Warren, New Toronto, were killed. Robert was a son of Glenn Vance Ostrander and his first wife Laura Mae Downs. She died June 27, 1937, Dewitt, New York. Mr. Ostrander was married to Mary Ann Meagher. He is survived by his wife, a four-month-old son, his father and step-mother, a brother and half-brother of DeWitt; his grandparents of Elmira. For the full articles, see: The Elmira Gazette, Elmira New York, April 7 & 8, 1951; military record index
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Robert Gibbs Ostrander- Second Victim In Crash
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Robert Gibbs Ostrander- Second Victim In Crash
Engineer in the plane when crashed was Robert Ostrander. 26, Graduate of Syracuse University in Aeronautical Engineering. He was native of Wellsboro Pennsvivania, served during the war with the US, Army Signal Corps. He and been living at Brampton for almost a year.

Mrs. Ostrander was married 15 months ago, has one son, Dick, three months old. Friends say she will leave Brampton immediately for her home in Camden, N.Y. Her husband's parents yesterday came up to comfort her in her grief.

From the Toronto Telegram April 1951
Date & Place: in Toronto, Toronto County, Ontario Canada
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