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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
In 1937, he Graduated high school in Newark, OH. In 1941, he Graduated Denison University (BA). In 1942, he Graduated Tufts University (MA). In 1948, he Graduated University of Michigan (JD with distinction). In 1957, Retired from USMC Reserves with rank of Major. Returned to New Zealand to prepare for attack on Saipan and Guam. | |||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 26 July 1943 Landed on Guam. Dengue fever. Promoted to 1st Lt. First Bronze Star Medal. Sent to Guadalcanal (to prepare air base for air attacks of. | |||
* 31. | |||
* Japan). Sent to Iwo Jima. HQ Company, 21st Marine Regiment, 3rd. | |||
* Returned to New Zealand to prepare for attack on Saipan and Guam. | |||
* Second Bronze Star Medal. Sent to Guam as reserve for assault on. | |||
* Sent to Camp Lejeune; assigned to 21st Regiment, 3rd Division. | |||
* to Marine Division. Six weeks, lost 30 pounds. Promoted to Capt. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* 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 Thomas E. Norpell for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Norpell, Thomas E. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: THOMAS E. NORPELL.doc) | |||
Revision as of 02:27, 1 September 2026
| Thomas E. Norpell | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Ohio |
| Died | 2014 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| ASN | 011583 |
| Rank | Major |
| Rank at Ritchie | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 31 (26 July – 22 September 1945) |
| Section | IA |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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Thomas E. Norpell (1920–2014) was a United States Army Captain who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 31.
Biography
In 1937, he Graduated high school in Newark, OH. In 1941, he Graduated Denison University (BA). In 1942, he Graduated Tufts University (MA). In 1948, he Graduated University of Michigan (JD with distinction). In 1957, Retired from USMC Reserves with rank of Major. Returned to New Zealand to prepare for attack on Saipan and Guam.
Research notes
- to Major; Pacific
- https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.30896/
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 94 |
| Class_ASN | 11583 |
| Class_Name | NORPELL, Thomas E. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 26 July 1943 Landed on Guam. Dengue fever. Promoted to 1st Lt. First Bronze Star Medal. Sent to Guadalcanal (to prepare air base for air attacks of.
- 31.
- Japan). Sent to Iwo Jima. HQ Company, 21st Marine Regiment, 3rd.
- Returned to New Zealand to prepare for attack on Saipan and Guam.
- Second Bronze Star Medal. Sent to Guam as reserve for assault on.
- Sent to Camp Lejeune; assigned to 21st Regiment, 3rd Division.
- to Marine Division. Six weeks, lost 30 pounds. Promoted to Capt.
Sources
- 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 Thomas E. Norpell for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Norpell, Thomas E. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: THOMAS E. NORPELL.doc)