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''' | '''Vernon O. Heyman''' (1920–2011) was a United States Army technician third grade who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 15]] and served with [[Team IPW 60|IPW Team 60]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Vernon O. Heyman | Vernon O. Heyman was born in Germany in 1920. A Jewish immigrant to the United States, he trained at Camp Ritchie ([[:Category:Class 15|Class 15]]) and served as a technician third grade with an IPW team. | ||
A wartime | A wartime report dated 7 February 1945 for the 134th Infantry Regiment, IPW Team 50 (APO 35), states that Tec 3 Heyman was severely wounded in action. | ||
Heyman died in 2011 at age 90. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* | * Born 1920 Born in Germany. Jewish. | ||
* 3 March 1944 — Graduated with Class 15. | |||
* IPW Team 60 assigned to 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. | * IPW Team 60 assigned to 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page — family inquiry post for Vernon O. Heyman (134th Infantry / IPW Team 50 wounding report, 7 February 1945) | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | ||
Latest revision as of 00:03, 19 September 2026
| Vernon O. Heyman | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Germany. Jewish |
| Died | 2011 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39132733 |
| Rank | Technician Third Grade |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 15 (4 January – 3 March 1944) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | San Francisco, California |
| Team | IPW 60 |
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Vernon O. Heyman (1920–2011) was a United States Army technician third grade who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 15 and served with IPW Team 60.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Vernon O. Heyman was born in Germany in 1920. A Jewish immigrant to the United States, he trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 15) and served as a technician third grade with an IPW team.
A wartime report dated 7 February 1945 for the 134th Infantry Regiment, IPW Team 50 (APO 35), states that Tec 3 Heyman was severely wounded in action.
Heyman died in 2011 at age 90.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 91 |
| Nara ASN | 39132733 |
| Nara Name | HEYMAN VERNON O |
| Nara State | 91 |
| Nara County | 75 |
| Nara POE | 9175 |
| Nara DOE | 130543 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 39 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 40 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 139 |
| Class_ASN | 39132733 |
| Class_Name | HEYWAN, Vernon O. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_compatible |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 1920 Born in Germany. Jewish.
- 3 March 1944 — Graduated with Class 15.
- IPW Team 60 assigned to 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page — family inquiry post for Vernon O. Heyman (134th Infantry / IPW Team 50 wounding report, 7 February 1945)
- 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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-07-04 (1 post)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Vernon O. Heyman for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Heyman, Vernon O. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: VERNON O. HEYMAN.doc)