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Revision as of 17:10, 26 August 2026
| Frederick Biel | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 January 1909 |
| Died | 15 June 1990 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32526380 |
| Rank | Technician Fourth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 14 (2 December 1943 – 31 January 1944) |
| Section | 7B |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
| Team | MII 457-G |
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Frederick Biel (15 January 1909 – 15 June 1990) was a Ritchie Boy (from Austria; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 14.
Biography
RB Frederick Biel was born January 15 1909, and passed away June 15 1990. He was also in charge of counter intelligence and military security for various districts in Holland, Belgium and Germany. In addition, he supervised and coordinated the civilian administration for the military government in several districts in Germany. He performed those duties for 13 months. Attached are a front/back of a War Department ID card, a certificate of items captured by Biel, front/back of his separation document, a commendation letter (2 pages), a promotion document, and 3 pages of MII-457G's list of arrests dated 27 June 1945, a photo of Biel, and his Camp Ritchie MITC 14th class certificate.
Research notes
- 457-g
Gallery
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Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel. -
Per his separation document, he served in the European Theater of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as an Military Intelligence Officer with team MII-457, He was in charge of military interpreter supervising and coordinating the collection of military intelligence from civilians and enemy military personnel.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 81 |
| Nara ASN | 32526380 |
| Nara Name | BIEL FREDERICK |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 121042 |
| 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 | N4 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 9 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 97 |
| Nara Marital Status | 9 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 65 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 172 |
| Class_ASN | 32526380 |
| Class_Name | BIEL, Frederick |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-18 (1 post)