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'''Robert L. Yost''' (1922–1990) was a United States Army Corporal who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 21]]. Robert enlisted at Tacoma, Washington. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Robert worked as a career Foreign Service Officer States of Residence: California, Washington. He ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Burundi) Appointed: June 27, 1972 Presentation of Credentials: August 19, 1972 Termination of Mission: Left post on May 26, 1974. He ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Dominican Republic) Appointed: April 7, 1978 Presentation of Credentials: May 15, 1978 Termination of Mission: Left post on June 7, 1982. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Ambassador to Burundi | * Ambassador to Burundi | ||
* | * Actor; "German Jackie Coogan" | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 1922 — Born in Germany. | |||
* Served with IPW Team 165 attached to XXI Corps. | |||
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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 Robert L. Yost for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Yost, Robert L. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ROBERT L. YOST.docx) | |||
Latest revision as of 23:13, 16 September 2026
| Robert L. Yost | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 Germany |
| Died | 1990 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Christian Science |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39194039 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 21 (21 July – 18 September 1944) |
| Section | 5B |
| Enlisted | Tacoma, Washington |
| Teams | IPW 410, IPW 165 |
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Robert L. Yost (1922–1990) was a United States Army Corporal who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 21. Robert enlisted at Tacoma, Washington.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Robert worked as a career Foreign Service Officer States of Residence: California, Washington. He ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Burundi) Appointed: June 27, 1972 Presentation of Credentials: August 19, 1972 Termination of Mission: Left post on May 26, 1974. He ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Dominican Republic) Appointed: April 7, 1978 Presentation of Credentials: May 15, 1978 Termination of Mission: Left post on June 7, 1982.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Ambassador to Burundi
- Actor; "German Jackie Coogan"
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 68 |
| Nara ASN | 39194039 |
| Nara Name | YOST ROBERT L |
| Nara State | 97 |
| Nara County | 37 |
| Nara POE | 9784 |
| Nara DOE | 41142 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | BI |
| Nara Branch Code | 0 |
| Branch | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 5 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | 97 |
| Nativity.1 | WASHINGTON |
| Nara Year of Birth | 22 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 992 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 70 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 169 |
| Class_ASN | 39194039 |
| Class_Name | YOST, Robert L. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 1922 — Born in Germany.
- Served with IPW Team 165 attached to XXI Corps.
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 Robert L. Yost for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Yost, Robert L. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ROBERT L. YOST.docx)