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The [[Dominican Institute]] displays Hotesse's story at an exhibit honoring Dominicans' military contributions during [[World War II]].<ref> Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse </ref> |
The [[Dominican Institute]] displays Hotesse's story at an exhibit honoring Dominicans' military contributions during [[World War II]].<ref> Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse </ref> |
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At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Manhattan with his wife, Iristella Lind, who was Puerto Rican. They applied for U.S. citizenship in April 1943 after he'd served almost a year. The couple had two daughters before he enlisted. Today, his daughter resides in New York City and two granddaughters live in the South. One of Hotesse's granddaughter, Iris Rivera, on the night of the exhibit opening donated a collection of photos and articles featuring him, including photos of him and his family, and articles related to the Freeman Field Mutiny. |
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Revision as of 21:08, 26 June 2021
Esteban Hotesse (also known as Stephen Hotesse [1] | |
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| Born | February 11, 1919 Moca, Dominican Republic |
| Died | July 8, 1945 (aged 26) Madison County, Kentucky |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 619th Bombardment Squadron 477th Medium Bombardment Group |
Esteban Hotesse (February 11, 1919 – July 8, 1945) (also known as "Stephen Hotesse")[2] was an black American United States Army Air Force second lieutenant and member of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen. He was the only Dominican-born member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. He died in a B-25 Mitchell crash in July 1945.[3][4]
Early Life, Family
Hotesse was born on February 11, 1919 in Moca, Espaillat, Dominican Republic.[5] On November 1, 1923, Hotesse immigrated to the United States via the Pork of New York at the age of 4.[6]
Hotesse was married to Mrs. Iristella {Lind} Hotesse, a Puerto Rican woman. He was the father of two daughters, Mary Lou Hotesse and Rosalie Hotesse.[7]
==Military Career with the Tuskegee Airmen]] Hotesse was admitted to the Tuskegee Flight School Program on February, 21, 1942, receiving his 2nd lieutenant commission and flight wings on XXXXXXX. [8][9]
Involvement in the Freeman Field Mutiny
On April 5, 1945, Hotesse was among several black officers within the 477th Bombardment Group arrested in the Freeman Field Mutiny for attempting to enter base Officer's Club which was deemed all-white by the base's commanding officer, against military regulations. Hotesse and most of the black officers were released April 23 at the order of Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall. Fallout from the black officers' alleged mutiny contributed to the eventual desegregation of the U.S. military by Harry S. Truman. [10]
Death
On July 8, 1945, Hotesse died in a B-25 Mitchell (B-25J Mitchell #44-30746) military exercise crash with 1st Lt. Samuel A Black, Jr and pilot Flight Officer Glenn W Pulliam at the Ohio River between Indiana and Kentucky, three miles northeast of Vevay, Indiana and Madison County, Kentucky. At the time of his passing, Hotesse was serving as a Pilot with the 619th Squadron, 447th Bombardment Group.[3] At the time of his death, Hotesse was a 1st Lieutenant.[11][12].
Legacy
The Dominican Institute displays Hotesse's story at an exhibit honoring Dominicans' military contributions during World War II.[13]
At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Manhattan with his wife, Iristella Lind, who was Puerto Rican. They applied for U.S. citizenship in April 1943 after he'd served almost a year. The couple had two daughters before he enlisted. Today, his daughter resides in New York City and two granddaughters live in the South. One of Hotesse's granddaughter, Iris Rivera, on the night of the exhibit opening donated a collection of photos and articles featuring him, including photos of him and his family, and articles related to the Freeman Field Mutiny.
References
- ^ Find a Grave. "Stephen Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148872805/stephen-hotesse
- ^ Find a Grave. "Stephen Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148872805/stephen-hotesse
- ^ a b Lantigua-Williams, Juleyka (5 November 2015). "An Unknown Latino Tuskegee Airman Has Been Discovered". The Atlantic. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ Simón, Yara. "The Unknown Story of Esteban Hotesse, a Dominican-Born Member of the Tuskeegee Airmen". Remezcla. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse
- ^ Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse
- ^ Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse
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- ^ Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse
- ^ Remezcla. "The Unknown Story of Esteban Hotesse, a Dominican-Born Member of the Tuskeegee Airmen." YARA SIMÓN. 11.17.15. https://remezcla.com/features/culture/the-unknown-story-of-esteban-hotesse-a-dominican-born-member-of-the-tuskeegee-airmen/
- ^ Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse
- ^ Find a Grave. "Stephen Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148872805/stephen-hotesse
- ^ Find a Grave. "1LT Estaban Hotesse." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155308247/estaban-hotesse
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