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'''Ernst G. Beier''' (1916–2015) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Ernst enlisted at New York City, New York. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
In 1949, he attended Columbia (PhD, Psychology). After the war, Beier returned to the United States and earned a doctorate in psychology. He went on to a distinguished academic career, first at Syracuse University and then at the University of Utah. Worked as laboratory assistant in chemical factory; tested for quality of oils and gasolines. On 30 October 1943, Became naturalized citizen in Eagle County, CO. Beier was from an affluent German Jewish family; he escaped to America just before Hitler's Nazi juggernaut closed the borders and he lost contact with the first great love of his life. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 26 June 1916 in Germany. | |||
* 30 October 1943 — Became naturalized citizen in Eagle County, CO. | |||
* 28th Infantry Division. | |||
* After the war, Beier returned to the United States and earned a doctorate in psychology. | |||
* Basic training with 86th Infantry Division. | |||
* Beier was from an affluent German Jewish family; he escaped to America just before Hitler's Nazi juggernaut closed the borders and he lost contact with the first great love of his life. | |||
* Tenth Mountain Division. | |||
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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 Ernst G. Beier for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Beier, Ernst G. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERNST G. BEIER.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 12:47, 1 September 2026
| Ernst G. Beier | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1916 Germany |
| Died | 2015 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32900186 |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 15 (4 January – 3 March 1944) |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Ernst G. Beier (1916–2015) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Ernst enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1949, he attended Columbia (PhD, Psychology). After the war, Beier returned to the United States and earned a doctorate in psychology. He went on to a distinguished academic career, first at Syracuse University and then at the University of Utah. Worked as laboratory assistant in chemical factory; tested for quality of oils and gasolines. On 30 October 1943, Became naturalized citizen in Eagle County, CO. Beier was from an affluent German Jewish family; he escaped to America just before Hitler's Nazi juggernaut closed the borders and he lost contact with the first great love of his life.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 99 |
| Nara ASN | 32900186 |
| Nara Name | BEIER ERNST G |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 300443 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 16 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 513 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 0 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 131 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 26 June 1916 in Germany.
- 30 October 1943 — Became naturalized citizen in Eagle County, CO.
- 28th Infantry Division.
- After the war, Beier returned to the United States and earned a doctorate in psychology.
- Basic training with 86th Infantry Division.
- Beier was from an affluent German Jewish family; he escaped to America just before Hitler's Nazi juggernaut closed the borders and he lost contact with the first great love of his life.
- Tenth Mountain Division.
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 Ernst G. Beier for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Beier, Ernst G. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERNST G. BEIER.doc)