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{{Soldier | {{Soldier | ||
|lede_on_page=1 | |lede_on_page=1 | ||
|asn= | |asn=42037587 | ||
|surname=Heppen | |surname=Heppen | ||
|first=Curtis | |first=Curtis | ||
|middle=E. | |middle=E. | ||
|rank_final=Private | |||
|birth_year=1920 | |birth_year=1920 | ||
|death_year=2004 | |death_year=2004 | ||
|nativity= | |nativity=Germany | ||
|religion= | |religion=Jewish | ||
|enlistment_place=NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK | |enlistment_place=NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK | ||
|state=NEW | |state=NEW JERSEY | ||
|certificate=D | |certificate=D | ||
|education= | |education=4 years of high school | ||
|occupation= | |occupation=Waiters and waitresses except private family | ||
|marital= | |marital=Single with dependents | ||
}} | }} | ||
<div class="soldier-lead"> | <div class="soldier-lead"> | ||
'''Curtis E. Heppen''' (1920–2004) was a United States Army | '''Curtis E. Heppen''' (1920–2004) was a United States Army Private associated with [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland. He enlisted on 8 September 1943 at New York City, New York. | ||
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== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Was Kurt E. Heppenheimer; | * Was Kurt E. Heppenheimer; | ||
* | * Army serial number corrected from 42037589 to 42037587. The enlistment data previously in the technical record was a different man's (the card name was ZUCKERMAN ABRAHAM) and has been removed. The technical record now follows National Archives AAD record rid 8254074. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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| Approx Age at Death || 84 | | Approx Age at Death || 84 | ||
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| Nara ASN || | | Nara ASN || 42037587 | ||
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| Nara Name || | | Nara Name || HEPPEN CURTIS E | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara State || | | Nara State || 22 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara County || | | Nara County || 037 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara POE || 2364 | | Nara POE || 2364 | ||
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| 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 | | 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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara Source || 0 | | Nara Source || 0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara Nativity || | | Nara Nativity || N1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara | | Nara Year of Birth || 20 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara | | Nara Race || J | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara | | Nara Race Description || White not yet a citizen | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara | | Nara Education || 4 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara | | Nara Civilian Occupation || 227 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nara | | Nara Marital Status || 1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| row_source || demographics | | row_source || demographics | ||
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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) | ||
* [https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=3&cat=WR26&tf=F&q=Heppen&bc=,sl,sd&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=8254074&rlst=5838266,6201056,8254074 National Archives AAD enlistment record rid 8254074, Army serial number 42037587 (Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938–1946, World War II Army Enlistment Records, Record Group 64)] | |||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
Latest revision as of 01:05, 30 September 2026
| Curtis E. Heppen | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 2004 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 42037587 |
| Rank | Private |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Curtis E. Heppen (1920–2004) was a United States Army Private associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. He enlisted on 8 September 1943 at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
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Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Was Kurt E. Heppenheimer;
- Army serial number corrected from 42037589 to 42037587. The enlistment data previously in the technical record was a different man's (the card name was ZUCKERMAN ABRAHAM) and has been removed. The technical record now follows National Archives AAD record rid 8254074.
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 84 |
| Nara ASN | 42037587 |
| Nara Name | HEPPEN CURTIS E |
| Nara State | 22 |
| Nara County | 037 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 80943 |
| 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 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 20 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 227 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| row_source | demographics |
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)
- National Archives AAD enlistment record rid 8254074, Army serial number 42037587 (Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938–1946, World War II Army Enlistment Records, Record Group 64)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)