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David Olster 1914 - 2009

David F Olster of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on April 30, 1914 in New York, New York United States, and died at age 95 years old on July 23, 2009 in FL. David Olster was buried at South Florida National Cemetery Section 39 Site 344 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth.
David F Olster
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL 33414
April 30, 1914
New York, New York, United States
July 23, 2009
Florida, United States
Male
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  • Introduction

    David F Olster was born in New York on April 30, 1914 to parents Samuel Olster (1893-1968) and Rose Olster (1893-1960). He had brothers Hyman and Mortimore Olster. He grew up in New York City and David worked for the New York Post Office. David Olster's military journey began with his draft registration on October 16, 1940, in New York City, Bronx, New York. At the time, he was 26 years old. On February 11, 1941, David enlisted in the US Army in New York City, New York. He held the rank of Private and served as part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. David served in the US Army throughout World War II and he was discharged on February 23, 1946.
  • 04/30
    1914

    Birthday

    April 30, 1914
    Birthdate
    New York, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Austrian heritage as both of his parents were born in Austria and immigrated to the US.
  • Nationality & Locations

    David was born, raised, and lived in New York City. Later in life he moved to Florida.
  • Early Life & Education

    He completed at least three years of high school.
  • Military Service

    David Olster's military journey began with his draft registration on October 16, 1940, in New York City, Bronx, New York. At the time, he was 26 years old and working for the New York Post Office. David was a white male with a dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He stood at 5'8" and weighed 162 lbs. His next of kin was Abraham Alster. On February 11, 1941, David enlisted in the US Army in New York City, New York. He held the rank of Private and served as part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. His service number was 32005859, and he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. At the time of his enlistment, David was single and without dependents. He was a native of New York and a citizen of the United States. He had completed two years of high school education. In terms of his civilian occupation, he worked as a baker. David served in the US Army throughout World War II. His military service began on February 11, 1941, and he was discharged on February 23, 1946.
  • Professional Career

    David worked for the New York Post Office.
  • Personal Life & Family

    David was married to Frances Chilowitz (1919-2007).
  • 07/23
    2009

    Death

    July 23, 2009
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Florida United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    South Florida National Cemetery Section 39 Site 344 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth, Fl 33467
    Burial location
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In 1914, in the year that David Olster was born, in June, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Yugoslavian national. Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia. Other major powers took sides - and World War I began: Austria declared war on Serbia; Germany on Russia and France; Britain on Germany . . . and on it went until most of the world was embroiled in the war.
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In 1921, David was just 7 years old when 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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