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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. | ||
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). | |||
* 8 May 1944 — Graduated with Class 17 as German linguist. | |||
* 14 June 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt. | |||
* 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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