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'''Michael Bobanich''' (1920&ndash;1992) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Michael enlisted at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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Michael attended Sent to Cornell University (Class 1 Russian). He attended college (commercial) at night (2 years). He worked as stenographer.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* No MITC.Russian (Cornell Cl 1)
* No MITC.Russian (Cornell Cl 1)
* Tapped by CIC. Transferred to Holabird
* Tapped by CIC. Transferred to Holabird
* XI-1663
* Xi-1663
* z


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== Timeline ==
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* Born 2 January 1920 in U.S. to Austrian parents.
* 21 January 1943 — Enlisted in Army at Pittsburgh PA as Pvt (ASN: 33421754).
* April 1943 — Promoted to T/5.
* Promoted to T/Sgt.
* Tapped for CIC.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* 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 Michael Bobanich for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
 
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Bobanich, Michael for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: MICHAEL BOBANICH.doc)

Latest revision as of 04:21, 16 September 2026

Michael Bobanich
Personal details
Birth nameBohanic
Born1920
United States
Died1992
NativityUnited States
ReligionGreek Orthodox
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN33421754
RankTechnician Fifth Grade
Camp RitchieClass 1 (27 July – 19 September 1942)
EnlistedPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Michael Bobanich (1920–1992) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Michael enlisted at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Michael attended Sent to Cornell University (Class 1 Russian). He attended college (commercial) at night (2 years). He worked as stenographer.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • No MITC.Russian (Cornell Cl 1)
  • Tapped by CIC. Transferred to Holabird
  • Xi-1663

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 72
Nara ASN 33421754
Nara Name BOBANICH MICHAEL
Nara State 32
Nara County 007
Nara POE 3298
Nara DOE 210143
Nara Grade Alpha PVT
Nara Race 1
Nara Race Description White citizen
Nara Height (inches) 72
Nara Weight (lbs) 184
row_source demographics

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 2 January 1920 in U.S. to Austrian parents.
  • 21 January 1943 — Enlisted in Army at Pittsburgh PA as Pvt (ASN: 33421754).
  • April 1943 — Promoted to T/5.
  • Promoted to T/Sgt.
  • Tapped for CIC.

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 Michael Bobanich for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Bobanich, Michael for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: MICHAEL BOBANICH.doc)