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Peter H. Weidenreich (1923–1998), who later changed his name to Peter Wyden, was a German-born Ritchie Boy. He appears in a wartime group photograph of Ritchie Boys at Camp Ritchie with [[Wynder, Ernest L (32926486)|Ernest Wynder]], [[Kellen, Konrad (39701828)|Konrad Kellen]], [[Heym, Stefan (32860259)|Stefan Heym]], [[Atlas, Louis (32258804)|Louis Atlas]], and [[Eaton, Joseph W. (32498461)|Joseph Eaton]] (see gallery caption). After the war he became an author; his son Ron Wyden is a U.S. senator from Oregon. | Peter H. Weidenreich (1923–1998), who later changed his name to Peter Wyden, was a German-born Ritchie Boy. He appears in a wartime group photograph of Ritchie Boys at Camp Ritchie with [[Wynder, Ernest L (32926486)|Ernest Wynder]], [[Kellen, Konrad (39701828)|Konrad Kellen]], [[Heym, Stefan (32860259)|Stefan Heym]], [[Atlas, Louis (32258804)|Louis Atlas]], and [[Eaton, Joseph W. (32498461)|Joseph Eaton]] (see gallery caption). After the war he became an author; his son Ron Wyden is a U.S. senator from Oregon. | ||
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The timeline research also records 7/12/43 University of Illinois, Trainee with rank of Pfc. Was not assigned to take courses at Camp Ritchie but was sent to Camp Sharpe in Gettysburg PA where he studied Psychological Warfare under Hans Habe. Served as associate editor of the Daily Metal Reporter. This included the noted author T/Sgt Stefan Heym and T/3 Peter H. Worked as editor of trade and technical publications dealing with the drug, oil, paints, plastics and chemical fields. 1992 Published “Stella”, which is essentially his autobiography. 6/1998 Died in Danbury, CT. Became naturalized citizen. | |||
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* 7/12/43 University of Illinois, Trainee with rank of Pfc. | |||
* 1/17/44 Assigned to Second Mobile Radio Broadcasting Company with rank of T/3. | |||
* 3/16/44 Special Order 65 authorized the Second MRBC consisting of 20 Officers and 145 enlisted Men to proceed to Camp Shanks, NY for transshipment to ETOUSA with the forwarding address of APO 9886 c/o Postmaster, New York, NY. This included the noted author T/Sgt Stefan Heym and T/3 Peter H. Weidenreich. | |||
* 10/2/23 Born in Berlin as Peter Hans Weidenreich. No religion stated. | |||
* Inducted into the Army at Fort Dix, NJ as Pvt (ASN 32791342). | |||
* Was not assigned to take courses at Camp Ritchie but was sent to Camp Sharpe in Gettysburg PA where he studied Psychological Warfare under Hans Habe. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | * 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 Peter H. Weidenreich for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Weidenreich, Peter H. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PETER H. WYDEN.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:30, 31 August 2026
| Peter H. Weidenreich | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 Berlin as Peter Hans Weidenreich. No |
| Died | 1998 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32791342 |
| Rank | Technician Third Grade |
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Peter H. Weidenreich (1923–1998) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography
Peter H. Weidenreich (1923–1998), who later changed his name to Peter Wyden, was a German-born Ritchie Boy. He appears in a wartime group photograph of Ritchie Boys at Camp Ritchie with Ernest Wynder, Konrad Kellen, Stefan Heym, Louis Atlas, and Joseph Eaton (see gallery caption). After the war he became an author; his son Ron Wyden is a U.S. senator from Oregon.
The timeline research also records 7/12/43 University of Illinois, Trainee with rank of Pfc. Was not assigned to take courses at Camp Ritchie but was sent to Camp Sharpe in Gettysburg PA where he studied Psychological Warfare under Hans Habe. Served as associate editor of the Daily Metal Reporter. This included the noted author T/Sgt Stefan Heym and T/3 Peter H. Worked as editor of trade and technical publications dealing with the drug, oil, paints, plastics and chemical fields. 1992 Published “Stella”, which is essentially his autobiography. 6/1998 Died in Danbury, CT. Became naturalized citizen.
Research notes
- Propaganda editor
- Journalist; author
Gallery
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All the men identified in the pix are "Ritchie Boys." Seated - Hans Habe. Standing L-R - Unknown, Ernest Wynder, Konrad Kellen, unknown, Stefan Heym, Louis Atlas, Peter Weidenreich (last name later changed to Wyden), unknown, Joseph Eaton
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| MRBC2 | 2 |
| Approx Age at Death | 75 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline
- 7/12/43 University of Illinois, Trainee with rank of Pfc.
- 1/17/44 Assigned to Second Mobile Radio Broadcasting Company with rank of T/3.
- 3/16/44 Special Order 65 authorized the Second MRBC consisting of 20 Officers and 145 enlisted Men to proceed to Camp Shanks, NY for transshipment to ETOUSA with the forwarding address of APO 9886 c/o Postmaster, New York, NY. This included the noted author T/Sgt Stefan Heym and T/3 Peter H. Weidenreich.
- 10/2/23 Born in Berlin as Peter Hans Weidenreich. No religion stated.
- Inducted into the Army at Fort Dix, NJ as Pvt (ASN 32791342).
- Was not assigned to take courses at Camp Ritchie but was sent to Camp Sharpe in Gettysburg PA where he studied Psychological Warfare under Hans Habe.
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 Peter H. Weidenreich for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Weidenreich, Peter H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PETER H. WYDEN.doc)