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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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In June 1943, Penham became a naturalized citizen in Jacksonville, FL.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* See "The Heidelberg Myth"
* See
* 402-G
* The Heidelberg Myth


== Gallery ==
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== Timeline ==
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* Born 1 October 1914 in Germany (Jewish); original name: Oppenheimer.
* 23 December 1943 — Graduated Class 13. Classified as Linguist (T/4).
* February 1943 — Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32695484).
* June 1943 — Became naturalized citizen in Jacksonville, FL.
* File clerk with Medical Detachment.
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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 Daniel F. Penham for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Penham, Daniel F. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: DANIEL F. PENHAM.doc)

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Daniel F. Penham
Personal details
Born1914
Germany
Died2001
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32695484
RankTechnician Fourth Grade
Camp RitchieClass 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943)
Section7A (13); E (13)
TeamMII 402-G
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Daniel F. Penham (1914–2001) was a United States Army Technician Fourth Grade who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 13.

Biography[edit | edit source]

In June 1943, Penham became a naturalized citizen in Jacksonville, FL.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • See
  • The Heidelberg Myth

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 87
Class_ASN 32695484
Class_Name PENHAM, Daniel F.; Penhem, Daniel F.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact; asn_exact_name_compatible
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 1 October 1914 in Germany (Jewish); original name: Oppenheimer.
  • 23 December 1943 — Graduated Class 13. Classified as Linguist (T/4).
  • February 1943 — Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32695484).
  • June 1943 — Became naturalized citizen in Jacksonville, FL.
  • File clerk with Medical Detachment.

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 Daniel F. Penham for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Penham, Daniel F. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: DANIEL F. PENHAM.doc)