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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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Michael worked as a Maintenance Mechanic; die setter and press mechanic.


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On 2 October 1944, Zubenko final exam in US Army Organization (50 minutes). On 9 October 1944, He exam in Staff Organization and Duties (30 minutes).
The timeline research also records Worked as a Maintenance Mechanic; die setter and press mechanic. 1/43 Promoted to Corporal, served as MP. 10/2/44 Final exam in US Army Organization (50 minutes). 10/9/44 Exam in Staff Organization and Duties (30 minutes).
 
Zubenko 1/43 Promoted to Corporal, served as MP.


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* 9/25/44 Started in Class 23, Section 7D (Russian). [Inferred].
* 23 December 1944 — Graduated as Cpl with Class 24, Section 7D with specialty as Russian Linguist.
* 10/26/44 Switched to Class 24, Section 7D (Russian). [Inferred due to unsatisfactory.
* Born 23 February 2018 in Ambridge PA. Parents were both born in Austria.
* 12/23/44 Graduated as Cpl with Class 24, Section 7D with specialty as Russian Linguist.
* 2/23/18 Born in Ambridge PA. Parents were both born in Austria. Religion: Greek.
* (Certificate No. 9693). Also attended Special Class 8 (Photo interpretation).
* 1/43 Promoted to Corporal, served as MP.
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Michael Zubenko
Personal details
Born1918
Ambridge PA. Parents
Died1960
NativityUnited States
ReligionGreek Orthodox
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN33306409
RankCorporal
Camp RitchieClass 24 (26 October – 29 December 1944)
Section7D
EnlistedPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Michael Zubenko (1918–1960) was a United States Army Corporal who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 24. Michael enlisted at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Michael worked as a Maintenance Mechanic; die setter and press mechanic.

On 2 October 1944, Zubenko final exam in US Army Organization (50 minutes). On 9 October 1944, He exam in Staff Organization and Duties (30 minutes).

Zubenko 1/43 Promoted to Corporal, served as MP.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 42
Nara ASN 33306409
Nara Name ZUBENKO MICHAEL
Nara State 2
Nara County 125
Nara POE 3298
Nara DOE 300942
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 32
Nativity.1 PENNSYLVANIA
Nara Year of Birth 18
Nara Race 1
Nara Race Description White citizen
Nara Education 7
Nara Civilian Occupation 476
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 71
Nara Weight (lbs) 189
Class_ASN 33306409
Class_Name ZUBENKO, Michael
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 23 December 1944 — Graduated as Cpl with Class 24, Section 7D with specialty as Russian Linguist.
  • Born 23 February 2018 in Ambridge PA. Parents were both born in Austria.
  • 1/43 Promoted to Corporal, served as MP.

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 Michael Zubenko for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Zubenko, Michael for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: MICHAEL ZUBENKO.doc)