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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Werner Paul Zwigol (11 November 1906 – 29 January 1953) was a German-born Ritchie Boy. Drafted in 1942, he went through basic training at Fort Sill, served as a radio operator at Camp Hood, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. His awards included the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the American Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. | Werner Paul Zwigol (11 November 1906 – 29 January 1953) was a German-born Ritchie Boy. Drafted in 1942, he went through basic training at Fort Sill, served as a radio operator at Camp Hood, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. His awards included the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the American Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. | ||
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The timeline research also records 2/1942 Became naturalized U. | |||
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* 11/11/1906 Born in Germany. Religion: Protestant. | |||
* 6/16/1942 Drafted into Army at Chicago as Pvt (ASN: 36350183). | |||
* 1/3/1944 Transferred to Field Artillery Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC. | |||
* Started Class 13 (IPW Ge). | |||
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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) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-03 (19 posts) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-03 (19 posts) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Werner Zwigol for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Zwigol, Werner for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WERNER ZWIGOL.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:30, 31 August 2026
| Werner Zwigol | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1906 Germany |
| Died | 29 January 1953 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 36350183 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943) |
| Section | E |
| Enlisted | Chicago, Illinois |
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Werner Zwigol (11 November 1906 – 29 January 1953) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13.
Biography
Werner Paul Zwigol (11 November 1906 – 29 January 1953) was a German-born Ritchie Boy. Drafted in 1942, he went through basic training at Fort Sill, served as a radio operator at Camp Hood, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. His awards included the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the American Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
The timeline research also records 2/1942 Became naturalized U.
Research notes
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 47 |
| Nara ASN | 36350183 |
| Nara Name | ZWIGOL WERNER |
| Nara State | 61 |
| Nara County | 31 |
| Nara POE | 6120 |
| Nara DOE | 160642 |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 6 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 240 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 68 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 149 |
| Class_ASN | 36350183 |
| Class_Name | Zwigol, Wernar |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_compatible |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 11/11/1906 Born in Germany. Religion: Protestant.
- 6/16/1942 Drafted into Army at Chicago as Pvt (ASN: 36350183).
- 1/3/1944 Transferred to Field Artillery Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC.
- Started Class 13 (IPW Ge).
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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-03 (19 posts)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Werner Zwigol for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Zwigol, Werner for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WERNER ZWIGOL.doc)