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It all starts in April 1945 with First Lieutenant and Ritchie Boy David Silberberg of the Combat and Counter-Intelligence Section of the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division ( "He was born in 1921 in the Harz Mountains region in Germany where he and his family fled the Nazi-Occupied country in 1936. Silberberg joined the US Army in 1942 and became a naturalised citizen that same year. In April 1945, David wanted to return to the same area he grew up again, and found himself in an area near Degenershausen. Sources for this series of articles include: Interview with David Silberberg April 1983, Express.co.uk Article, America and the intellectual Cold Wars in Europe by Volker R. The discovery of the Marburg Files. It was lying in a ditch, with papers scattered all around it. | It all starts in April 1945 with First Lieutenant and Ritchie Boy David Silberberg of the Combat and Counter-Intelligence Section of the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division ( "He was born in 1921 in the Harz Mountains region in Germany where he and his family fled the Nazi-Occupied country in 1936. Silberberg joined the US Army in 1942 and became a naturalised citizen that same year. In April 1945, David wanted to return to the same area he grew up again, and found himself in an area near Degenershausen. Sources for this series of articles include: Interview with David Silberberg April 1983, Express.co.uk Article, America and the intellectual Cold Wars in Europe by Volker R. The discovery of the Marburg Files. It was lying in a ditch, with papers scattered all around it. | ||
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* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2019-09-02 (2 posts) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2019-09-02 (2 posts) | ||
* Facebook-linked source: [https://9thinfantrydivision.net/the-marburg-files/ 9thinfantrydivision.net] | * Facebook-linked source: [https://9thinfantrydivision.net/the-marburg-files/ 9thinfantrydivision.net] | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 31 August 2026
| David D. Silberberg | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 2007 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0555145 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 18 (13 April – 10 June 1944) |
| Section | 5A |
| Team | MII 408-G |
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David D. Silberberg (1921–2007) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18.
Biography
It all starts in April 1945 with First Lieutenant and Ritchie Boy David Silberberg of the Combat and Counter-Intelligence Section of the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division ( "He was born in 1921 in the Harz Mountains region in Germany where he and his family fled the Nazi-Occupied country in 1936. Silberberg joined the US Army in 1942 and became a naturalised citizen that same year. In April 1945, David wanted to return to the same area he grew up again, and found himself in an area near Degenershausen. Sources for this series of articles include: Interview with David Silberberg April 1983, Express.co.uk Article, America and the intellectual Cold Wars in Europe by Volker R. The discovery of the Marburg Files. It was lying in a ditch, with papers scattered all around it.
Research notes
- Also 34503419 Sgt ASTP
- Marburg Files
- 408-G
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 86 |
| Class_ASN | 34503419 |
| Class_Name | SILBERBERG, David D. |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
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 2019-09-02 (2 posts)
- Facebook-linked source: 9thinfantrydivision.net