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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
In December 1942, he was promoted to Corporal, served as clerk (Fort Eustis). In September 1943 he was promoted to T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk (Fort Eustis). Herman attended Majored in Medicine at University of Cologne (4 years, non-grad). Worked as shipping clerk, office help. In November 1944, Became member of IPW Team 121 (and/or Team 128) attached to. | |||
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* Born 12 September 1911 in Hanborn, Germany. | |||
* 10 February 1941 — Enlisted in Army in Baltimore as Pvt (ASN 33003067). | |||
* 16 August 1944 — Graduated with Class 20 (Asst Interrogator/German Linguist). | |||
* 12 September 1944 — Assigned to IPW (Interrogation of Prisoners of War) Team and sent to the Personnel Replacement Depot, Camp Reynolds PA prior to shipment to Europe. | |||
* December 1942 — Promoted to Corporal, served as clerk (Fort Eustis). | |||
* September 1943 — Promoted to T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk (Fort Eustis). | |||
* Promoted to M/Sgt. Assigned to DEML. | |||
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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 Herman Mendels for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Mendels, Herman for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HERMAN MENDELS (2021).doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 03:43, 15 September 2026
| Herman Mendels | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1911 Hanborn, Germany |
| Died | 1997 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| ASN | 33003067 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Rank at Ritchie | Technical Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 20 (19 June – 16 August 1944) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Teams | IPW 121, IPW 128 |
{{Needs source}}, or explain disagreements on talk. Baseline import notes: About the data.
Herman Mendels (1911–1997) was a United States Army Technical Sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 20. Herman enlisted at Baltimore, Maryland.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In December 1942, he was promoted to Corporal, served as clerk (Fort Eustis). In September 1943 he was promoted to T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk (Fort Eustis). Herman attended Majored in Medicine at University of Cologne (4 years, non-grad). Worked as shipping clerk, office help. In November 1944, Became member of IPW Team 121 (and/or Team 128) attached to.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 86 |
| Nara ASN | 33003067 |
| Nara Name | MENDELS HERMAN |
| Nara State | 31 |
| Nara County | 7 |
| Nara POE | 3110 |
| Nara DOE | 100241 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Term of enlistment | Unknown |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 11 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 105 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 63 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 105 |
| Class_ASN | 33003067 |
| Class_Name | MENDELS, Herman |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 12 September 1911 in Hanborn, Germany.
- 10 February 1941 — Enlisted in Army in Baltimore as Pvt (ASN 33003067).
- 16 August 1944 — Graduated with Class 20 (Asst Interrogator/German Linguist).
- 12 September 1944 — Assigned to IPW (Interrogation of Prisoners of War) Team and sent to the Personnel Replacement Depot, Camp Reynolds PA prior to shipment to Europe.
- December 1942 — Promoted to Corporal, served as clerk (Fort Eustis).
- September 1943 — Promoted to T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk (Fort Eustis).
- Promoted to M/Sgt. Assigned to DEML.
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 Herman Mendels for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Mendels, Herman for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HERMAN MENDELS (2021).doc)