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'''Bengt C. Herder''' (1920–2010) was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 8]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Bengt worked as a career with OSS and CIA (32 years). | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 8 April 1920 in Gothenberg, Sweden. | |||
* 15 May 1942 — Enlisted at Milwaukee as Pvt (ASN: 16091713). | |||
* 16 July 1943 — Graduated with Class 8. | |||
* 6 June 1944 — Landed at Utah Beach. Assigned to COMZ. | |||
* Bronze Star Medal. | |||
* Returned to London. Career with OSS and CIA (32 years). | |||
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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 Bengt C. Herder for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Herder, Bengt C. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: BENGT C. HERDER.docx) | |||
Latest revision as of 06:15, 16 September 2026
| Bengt C. Herder | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Gothenberg, Sweden |
| Died | 2010 |
| Nativity | Sweden |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Corps of Engineers |
| ASN | 01110555 |
| Rank | Major |
| Rank at Ritchie | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 8 (17 May – 16 July 1943) |
| Section | 7B |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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Bengt C. Herder (1920–2010) was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 8.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Bengt worked as a career with OSS and CIA (32 years).
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- OSS
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
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| Approx Age at Death | 90 |
| Class_ASN | 110555 |
| Class_Name | HERDER, Bengt c. |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 8 April 1920 in Gothenberg, Sweden.
- 15 May 1942 — Enlisted at Milwaukee as Pvt (ASN: 16091713).
- 16 July 1943 — Graduated with Class 8.
- 6 June 1944 — Landed at Utah Beach. Assigned to COMZ.
- Bronze Star Medal.
- Returned to London. Career with OSS and CIA (32 years).
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 Bengt C. Herder for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Herder, Bengt C. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: BENGT C. HERDER.docx)