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J. Estel Bell

Estel Bell was interviewed on August 21, 1991 by Bob Wernle on behalf of the Montgomery County Historical Society. Bell was drafted in 1944 and was sent to Europe shortly after D-Day. He fought in the Battle of Brest in France, and in Germany and Holland. Marjorie Bell was also interviewed about her experience as an Army wife.

Bell, James Estel, 1906-1998.
Bell, Marjorie, -1997.
United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 175th. Company I.
Veterans -- Indiana -- Montgomery County -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe.
Brest, Battle of, Brest, France, 1944.
Bronze Star Medal (U.S.)