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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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He Graduated high school in Germany. Worked as machine operator for processing of sheepskin. He needs medical attention for his eye and in trade offers to show Moritz where a lot of Goering’s Nazi loot was buried.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* FH to CR to ETO; Cooper Union
* FH to CR to ETO; Cooper Union
* Civil Life


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== Timeline ==
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* Born 29 June 1920 in Germany.
* 12 January 1942 — Enlisted in Army as Pvt (ASN 32193043) at Camp Upton, NY.
* 8 December 1942 — Naturalized as U.S. citizen (5432673).
* 20 July 1944 — Entered Camp Ritchie Class 21 as student.
* 18 September 1944 — Graduated as S/Sgt with Class 21 (German Documents Examiner).
* July 1943 — Assigned as S/Sgt to HQ, MIS Detachment at Fort Hunt.
* July 1943 — Assigned as S/Sgt to HQ, MIS Detachment at Fort Hunt. Served as.
* Became CIC agent assigned to search for high profile Nazis.
* He needs medical attention for his eye and in trade offers to show Moritz where a lot of Goering’s Nazi loot was buried.
* monitor of conversations e.g. Peenemunde, plus one interrogation. Recalls German general at Fort Hunt. Visit by OSS (to recruit ?).
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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 Werner Moritz for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Moritz, Werner for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: WERNER MORITZ (2021).doc, WERNER MORITZ.doc)

Latest revision as of 03:43, 15 September 2026

Werner Moritz
Personal details
Born1920
Germany
Died2010
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32193043
RankMajor
Rank at RitchieStaff Sergeant
Camp RitchieClass 21 (21 July – 18 September 1944)
Section5C
EnlistedCp Upton Yaphank, New York
TeamsIPW 415, IPW 177
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Werner Moritz (1920–2010) was a United States Army Staff Sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 21. Werner enlisted at Cp Upton Yaphank, New York.

Biography[edit | edit source]

He Graduated high school in Germany. Worked as machine operator for processing of sheepskin. He needs medical attention for his eye and in trade offers to show Moritz where a lot of Goering’s Nazi loot was buried.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • FH to CR to ETO; Cooper Union

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 90
Nara ASN 32193043
Nara Name MORITZ WERNER
Nara State 23
Nara County 61
Nara POE 2314
Nara DOE 120142
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 N1
Nara Year of Birth 20
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 718
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 70
Nara Weight (lbs) 130
Class_ASN 32193043
Class_Name MORITZ, Werner
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 29 June 1920 in Germany.
  • 12 January 1942 — Enlisted in Army as Pvt (ASN 32193043) at Camp Upton, NY.
  • 8 December 1942 — Naturalized as U.S. citizen (5432673).
  • 20 July 1944 — Entered Camp Ritchie Class 21 as student.
  • 18 September 1944 — Graduated as S/Sgt with Class 21 (German Documents Examiner).
  • July 1943 — Assigned as S/Sgt to HQ, MIS Detachment at Fort Hunt.
  • July 1943 — Assigned as S/Sgt to HQ, MIS Detachment at Fort Hunt. Served as.
  • Became CIC agent assigned to search for high profile Nazis.
  • He needs medical attention for his eye and in trade offers to show Moritz where a lot of Goering’s Nazi loot was buried.
  • monitor of conversations e.g. Peenemunde, plus one interrogation. Recalls German general at Fort Hunt. Visit by OSS (to recruit ?).

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 Werner Moritz for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Moritz, Werner for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: WERNER MORITZ (2021).doc, WERNER MORITZ.doc)