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'''William B. Katzenstein''' (1924–2012) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. William enlisted at Baltimore, Maryland. | '''William B. Katzenstein''' (1924–2012) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. William enlisted at Baltimore, Maryland. From Schenklengsfeld; Camp Ritchie graduate who jumped with the 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne, in Normandy and Holland. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
William Katzenstein left Schenklengsfeld, Germany, in 1937 and settled in New York. After Camp Ritchie he volunteered for the paratroops and served in the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, S-2 section, 82nd Airborne Division, in Normandy and Holland. After the war he continued in U.S. Army Intelligence in Washington, D.C. See the [[The Stories/The Enemy I Knew/William Katzenstein|full story]]. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
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Revision as of 04:20, 22 August 2026
| William B. Katzenstein | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 2012 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 33722535 |
| Enlisted | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Specialty | S-2 / airborne intelligence |
| Unit / division | 505th Pir, 82nd Airborne |
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William B. Katzenstein (1924–2012) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. William enlisted at Baltimore, Maryland. From Schenklengsfeld; Camp Ritchie graduate who jumped with the 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne, in Normandy and Holland.
Biography
William Katzenstein left Schenklengsfeld, Germany, in 1937 and settled in New York. After Camp Ritchie he volunteered for the paratroops and served in the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, S-2 section, 82nd Airborne Division, in Normandy and Holland. After the war he continued in U.S. Army Intelligence in Washington, D.C. See the full story.
Research notes
- "CIB; BS; The Enemy I Knew" "About Face"
- 505th PIR
- Civil Life
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 88 |
| Nara ASN | 33722535 |
| Nara Name | KATZENSTEIN WERNER B |
| Nara State | 31 |
| Nara County | 7 |
| Nara POE | 3110 |
| Nara DOE | 230443 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 3 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 50 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 24 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 111 |
| row_source | demographics |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- The Stories essay