James Rudolph Kessler
JAMES RUDOLPH KESSLER, son of GRACE MAE RAINS and CHAUNCEY ALFRED KESSLER, was born December 31, 1919 in Tremont, Ohio,7377 and died January 28, 1945 in Luzon, Philippines.12350 He is buried in Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.456
Military Service
James R. Kessler
- was a US Army Veteran of World War II; Private First Class in the 101st Infantry 25th Division10270
Obituaries
Leader-Tribune, March 6, 194512350
PFC. J. R. KESSLER KILLED
Wabash, March 6.—Mrs. Grace Kessler has been notified by the War Department that her son, Pfc. James R. Kessler,26, was killed in action on Luzon, Jan. 28. He was a graduate of the local high school and attended Indiana University for two years, entering the service in November, 1941. In addition to his mother he is survived by his father, who lives at Somerset, and a sister.
