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'''Otto Schoeppler, Jr''' (1924–2015) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Otto enlisted at Toledo, Ohio. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
As Chairman of the European branch of Chase Manhattan Bank, he has devoted his life to uniting Germany and America through commerce. When the war ended, he returned to complete his studies and graduated from Bowling Green University in 1947. He enlisted in the Army (ASN 15359380) and became a naturalized citizen. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 1924. | |||
* 1924 — Born in Germany on 29 February 1924. | |||
* When the war ended, he returned to complete his studies and graduated from Bowling Green University in 1947. | |||
* Enlisted in the Army (ASN 15359380) and became a naturalized citizen. | |||
* Schoeppler was recently awarded the French Legion of Honor for his wartime services. | |||
* Was sent to ETO as a T/3 (Technical Sergeant). In addition to preparing propaganda leaflets, he was also called upon to interrogate German POWs. Schoeppler received a Bronze Star and Croix de Guerre and eventually rose to be a Lieutenant. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | ||
* Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | |||
* 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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Otto Jr Schoeppler for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Schoeppler, Otto Jr for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: OTTO SCHOEPPLER.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 23:12, 16 September 2026
| Otto Schoeppler, Jr | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 Germany on |
| Died | 2015 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal; French Croix de Guerre; French Legion of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 15359380 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Enlisted | Toledo, Ohio |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal | French Croix de Guerre | French Legion of Honor |
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Otto Schoeppler, Jr (1924–2015) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Otto enlisted at Toledo, Ohio.
Biography[edit | edit source]
As Chairman of the European branch of Chase Manhattan Bank, he has devoted his life to uniting Germany and America through commerce. When the war ended, he returned to complete his studies and graduated from Bowling Green University in 1947. He enlisted in the Army (ASN 15359380) and became a naturalized citizen.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| MRBC2 | 2 |
| Approx Age at Death | 91 |
| Nara ASN | 15359380 |
| Nara Name | SCHOEPPLER OTTO JR |
| Nara State | 32 |
| Nara County | 007 |
| Nara POE | 5384 |
| Nara DOE | 121242 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Height (inches) | 72 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 172 |
| row_source | demographics |
| Census_HISTID | 0A8D2458-5A67-4D1A-B0F4-C6DD172F3160 |
| Census_State | PENNSYLVANIA |
| Census_Relate | Child |
| Census_Sex | Male |
| Census_Age | 16 |
| Census_BirthYear | 1924 |
| Census_Marital | Never married/single |
| Census_Race | White |
| Census_BPL | 453 |
| Census_MBPL | 453 |
| Census_FBPL | 453 |
| Census_Nativity | Foreign born |
| Census_Citizen | Naturalized citizen |
| Census_Educ | Grade 11 |
| Census_OCC | 995 |
| Census_Mtongue | German |
| Census_Vet1940 | Veteran |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 1924.
- 1924 — Born in Germany on 29 February 1924.
- When the war ended, he returned to complete his studies and graduated from Bowling Green University in 1947.
- Enlisted in the Army (ASN 15359380) and became a naturalized citizen.
- Schoeppler was recently awarded the French Legion of Honor for his wartime services.
- Was sent to ETO as a T/3 (Technical Sergeant). In addition to preparing propaganda leaflets, he was also called upon to interrogate German POWs. Schoeppler received a Bronze Star and Croix de Guerre and eventually rose to be a Lieutenant.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Otto Jr Schoeppler for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Schoeppler, Otto Jr for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: OTTO SCHOEPPLER.doc)