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	* 23 March 1923 — Basic training with 79th Infantry Training Battalion.		* 23 March 1923 — Basic training with 79th Infantry Training Battalion.
	* Born 29 April 1924 in Germany (Jewish).		* Born 29 April 1924 in Germany (Jewish).
			* 8 May 1944 — Graduated with Class 17 as German linguist.
	* 14 June 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt.		* 14 June 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt.
	* 8 May 1944 — Graduated with Class 17 as German linguist.
	* January 1944 — Steinfeld goes to London to military intelligence headquarters for the U.S. Army.		* January 1944 — Steinfeld goes to London to military intelligence headquarters for the U.S. Army.
	* Became naturalized citizen.		* Became naturalized citizen.
	* Entered Class 17 (German).		* Entered Class 17 (German).

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	Steinfeld also became known for philanthropy, supporting educational, civic, and charitable causes. His postwar record combined entrepreneurship with a commitment to the community that had received him as a refugee. He died in 2019.		Steinfeld also became known for philanthropy, supporting educational, civic, and charitable causes. His postwar record combined entrepreneurship with a commitment to the community that had received him as a refugee. He died in 2019.

	~~See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].~~

	Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.		Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.

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	* 23 March 1923 — Basic training with 79th Infantry Training Battalion.		* 23 March 1923 — Basic training with 79th Infantry Training Battalion.
			* Born 29 April 1924 in Germany (Jewish).
			* 14 June 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt.
			* 8 May 1944 — Graduated with Class 17 as German linguist.
	* January 1944 — Steinfeld goes to London to military intelligence headquarters for the U.S. Army.		* January 1944 — Steinfeld goes to London to military intelligence headquarters for the U.S. Army.
	* Became naturalized citizen.		* Became naturalized citizen.
			* Entered Class 17 (German).
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	Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.		Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.

			In March 1943, Steinfeld entered United States Army, is sent to Camp Roberts, California for basic infantry training and then later the Army Specialized Training Program at the City College of New York.

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	* 23 March 1923 — Basic training with 79th Infantry Training Battalion.		* 23 March 1923 — Basic training with 79th Infantry Training Battalion.
	* Born 29 April 1924.
	* 14 June 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt.
	* 18 February 1944 — Arrived at Camp Ritchie.
	* 23 June 1944 — Completed post-graduate Class 15 (German Order of Battle).
	* 25 June 1944 — Released by Camp Ritchie.
	* 8 May 1944 — Graduated with Class 17 as German linguist.
	* January 1944 — Steinfeld goes to London to military intelligence headquarters for the U.S. Army.		* January 1944 — Steinfeld goes to London to military intelligence headquarters for the U.S. Army.
	* Became naturalized citizen.		* Became naturalized citizen.

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	See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].		See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].

			Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.

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	See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].		See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].

	~~Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.~~

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	See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].		See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].

			Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Manfred Steinfeld was raised in Josbach, Germany, in a Jewish family living under the escalating pressure of Nazi persecution. In 1938 he escaped on a Kindertransport, leaving his home and family while still young. He eventually reached the United States and settled in Chicago. After entering the Army, Steinfeld participated in the Army Specialized Training Program before being sent to Camp Ritchie. There his German language, education, and direct knowledge of the country were adapted to military intelligence. He learned to assess enemy units and documents and to report information for operational headquarters. After the war Steinfeld returned to Chicago and entered the furniture business. He helped build Shelby Williams Furniture into a successful manufacturer, turning his energy from wartime service to industrial and commercial leadership. Steinfeld also became known for philanthropy, supporting educational, civic, and charitable causes. His postwar record combined entrepreneurship with a commitment to the community that had received him as a refugee. He died in 2019. See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]]~~. Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen~~.		Manfred Steinfeld was raised in Josbach, Germany, in a Jewish family living under the escalating pressure of Nazi persecution. In 1938 he escaped on a Kindertransport, leaving his home and family while still young. He eventually reached the United States and settled in Chicago.

			After entering the Army, Steinfeld participated in the Army Specialized Training Program before being sent to Camp Ritchie. There his German language, education, and direct knowledge of the country were adapted to military intelligence. He learned to assess enemy units and documents and to report information for operational headquarters.

			Steinfeld volunteered for airborne service and joined the G-2 intelligence section of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. His first combat came in the Netherlands during Operation Market Garden. As an intelligence soldier in an airborne regiment, he supported a force operating rapidly and often under difficult battlefield conditions.

			After the war Steinfeld returned to Chicago and entered the furniture business. He helped build Shelby Williams Furniture into a successful manufacturer, turning his energy from wartime service to industrial and commercial leadership.

			Steinfeld also became known for philanthropy, supporting educational, civic, and charitable causes. His postwar record combined entrepreneurship with a commitment to the community that had received him as a refugee. He died in 2019.

			See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Manfred Steinfeld was raised in Josbach, Germany, in a Jewish family living under the escalating pressure of Nazi persecution. In 1938 he escaped on a Kindertransport, leaving his home and family while still young. He eventually reached the United States and settled in Chicago.		Manfred Steinfeld was raised in Josbach, Germany, in a Jewish family living under the escalating pressure of Nazi persecution. In 1938 he escaped on a Kindertransport, leaving his home and family while still young. He eventually reached the United States and settled in Chicago. After entering the Army, Steinfeld participated in the Army Specialized Training Program before being sent to Camp Ritchie. There his German language, education, and direct knowledge of the country were adapted to military intelligence. He learned to assess enemy units and documents and to report information for operational headquarters. After the war Steinfeld returned to Chicago and entered the furniture business. He helped build Shelby Williams Furniture into a successful manufacturer, turning his energy from wartime service to industrial and commercial leadership. Steinfeld also became known for philanthropy, supporting educational, civic, and charitable causes. His postwar record combined entrepreneurship with a commitment to the community that had received him as a refugee. He died in 2019. See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]]. Manfred graduated with the 17th class at Camp Ritchie, as did Richard Schifter who was one of the men featured in the documentary film “The Ritchie Boys”. He became a naturalized citizen.

	After entering the Army, Steinfeld participated in the Army Specialized Training Program before being sent to Camp Ritchie. There his German language, education, and direct knowledge of the country were adapted to military intelligence. He learned to assess enemy units and documents and to report information for operational headquarters.

	Steinfeld volunteered for airborne service and joined the G-2 intelligence section of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. His first combat came in the Netherlands during Operation Market Garden. As an intelligence soldier in an airborne regiment, he supported a force operating rapidly and often under difficult battlefield conditions.

	After the war Steinfeld returned to Chicago and entered the furniture business. He helped build Shelby Williams Furniture into a successful manufacturer, turning his energy from wartime service to industrial and commercial leadership.

	Steinfeld also became known for philanthropy, supporting educational, civic, and charitable causes. His postwar record combined entrepreneurship with a commitment to the community that had received him as a refugee. He died in 2019.

	See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/Manfred Steinfeld\|full story]].

	== Research notes ==		== Research notes ==