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|occupation=Semiskilled occupations in fabrication of textile products n.e.c.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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The timeline research also records Worked as timekeeper, other assorted short-term jobs. Worked at Seabrook Farms, in charge of dehydration department. 1945-1946 In London, Rodell served as liaison officer between the Political. 1/10/1944 Returned to Camp Ritchie. 7/1943 Became naturalized citizen. See: “Citizen Fred” by Ray Scippa with Fred Rodell, CreateSpace, 2016.


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== Timeline ==
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* 7/4/1920 Born in Nuremberg, Germany. Religion: Jewish.
* 2/10/1943 Enlisted at Camden NJ as Pvt (ASN: 32750541).
* 8/25/1943 Started Class 11 (IPW Ge).
* American agencies, including OSS and Military Intelligence. Since.
* Intelligence Division of the British Foreign Office and various.
* Joined OSS (Morale Operations).
* from a German Colonel. Rodell was congratulated by OSS Colonel.
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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 Fred J Rodell for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Rodell, Fred J for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRED RODELL.doc)

Revision as of 04:19, 31 August 2026

Fred J Rodell
Personal details
Birth nameRosenfeld Alfred
Born1920
Died2005
NativityGermany
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32750541
EnlistedCamden, New Jersey
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Fred J Rodell (1920–2005) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Fred enlisted at Camden, New Jersey.

Biography

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Research notes

  • OSS;Nuremberg Interrogator
  • """"""Citizen Fred""""""

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 85
Nara ASN 32750541
Nara Name RODELL FRED/ J
Nara State 22
Nara County 11
Nara POE 2212
Nara DOE 100243
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 20
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 6
Nara Civilian Occupation 627
Nara Marital Status 1
Nara Height (inches) 61
Nara Weight (lbs) 110
row_source demographics

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)
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