Switgall, Alfred R. (36693197) - Revision history

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	* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.		* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.
	* 6 February 1944 — Entered Class 16 (French).		* 6 February 1944 — Entered Class 16 (French).
			* 20 May 1945 — A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.
	* 1 October 1945 — OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).		* 1 October 1945 — OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).
	* 20 May 1945 — A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.
	* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.		* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.
	* Entered U.S. Army as Pvt (ASN: 36693197).		* Entered U.S. Army as Pvt (ASN: 36693197).
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	* Served with Polish Jr ROTC (2 yrs) as Cpl.		* Served with Polish Jr ROTC (2 yrs) as Cpl.
	* the Third Psychological Warfare Detachment which was part.		* the Third Psychological Warfare Detachment which was part.

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			* Born 24 May 1911 in Poland.
	* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.		* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.
			* 6 February 1944 — Entered Class 16 (French).
	* 1 October 1945 — OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).		* 1 October 1945 — OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).
	* 20 May 1945 — A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.		* 20 May 1945 — A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.
	* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.		* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.
			* Entered U.S. Army as Pvt (ASN: 36693197).
			* High school in Poland. Served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years).
	* OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.		* OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.
	* Served with Polish Army (1 yr) as 2nd Lt., including 10 months stationed in France.		* Served with Polish Army (1 yr) as 2nd Lt., including 10 months stationed in France.

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	* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.		* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.
	* 1 October 1945 OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).		* 1 October 1945 — OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).
	* 20 May 1945 A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.		* 20 May 1945 — A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.
	* 16.
	* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.		* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.
	* OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.		* OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Worked as sales manager selling fabrics~~. On 1938-1941, Studied Law at U~~. On 14 December 1943, Became naturalized American citizen. He served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years).		From 1938 to 1941, he studied Law at U. Worked as sales manager selling fabrics. On 14 December 1943, Became naturalized American citizen. He served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years).

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

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	~~''Add a biography, family details, and sources~~. ~~Click Edit to change this page; no account is required.''~~		Worked as sales manager selling fabrics. On 1938-1941, Studied Law at U. On 14 December 1943, Became naturalized American citizen. He served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years).

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	~~The timeline research also records~~ 1938-1941 Studied Law at U. ~~Worked as sales manager selling fabrics~~. ~~Served~~ as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years)~~. 12/14/1943 Became naturalized American citizen~~.

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	* ~~5/24/1911 Born in Poland~~.		* 14 December 1943 — Became naturalized American citizen.
	* ~~2/6/1944 Entered Class 16~~ (~~French~~).		* 1 October 1945 OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).
	* 5/20/1945 A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.		* 20 May 1945 A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.
	* ~~10/1/1945 OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan)~~.		* 16.
	* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.		* ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.
	* Army Group. There were 40 members including Capt. Irving.
	* Entered U.S. Army as Pvt (ASN: 36693197).
	* High school in Poland. Served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years).
	* Isaacson and T/Sgt Alfred Switgall. (also RB Fred Rodell).
	* OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.		* OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.
	* Served with Polish Army (1 yr) as 2nd Lt., including 10 months stationed in France.		* Served with Polish Army (1 yr) as 2nd Lt., including 10 months stationed in France.

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 == Biography ==
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 == Sources ==
-* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
+* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
 * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
 * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)

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			'''Alfred R. Switgall''' (1911–1990) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
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	* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)		* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
	* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)		* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)

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{{Soldier
|asn=36693197
|surname=Switgall
|first=Alfred
|middle=R.
|birth_year=1911
|death_year=1990
|nativity=Po
|overseas=Y
|certificate=D
}}

== Biography ==
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== Research notes ==
* Dishonesty. OSS

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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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! Field !! Imported value
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| Approx Age at Death || 79
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| row_source || demographics
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== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)