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Werner Steinberg trained at Camp Ritchie. A 12 December 1943 ''Washington Post'' article, "USO Gets Pup for Soldier's Girl," describes his attempt to buy a dog in Washington for his girlfriend in Texas; Army rules blocked the purchase, and the USO arranged an alternative. | Werner Steinberg trained at Camp Ritchie. A 12 December 1943 ''Washington Post'' article, "USO Gets Pup for Soldier's Girl," describes his attempt to buy a dog in Washington for his girlfriend in Texas; Army rules blocked the purchase, and the USO arranged an alternative. | ||
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* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-15 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-15 (1 post) | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 31 August 2026
| Werner Steinberg | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Nativity | Hungary |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 18124914 |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 14 (2 December 1943 – 31 January 1944) |
| Section | 5D |
| Team | MII 404-G |
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Werner Steinberg (ASN 18124914) was a Ritchie Boy (from Hungary; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 14.
Biography
Werner Steinberg trained at Camp Ritchie. A 12 December 1943 Washington Post article, "USO Gets Pup for Soldier's Girl," describes his attempt to buy a dog in Washington for his girlfriend in Texas; Army rules blocked the purchase, and the USO arranged an alternative.
Research notes
- Nazi Gold at Merkers mine
- 404-G
- 10/6/1910-
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Class_ASN | 18124914 |
| Class_Name | STEINBERG, Werner |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| 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 2022-10-15 (1 post)