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John H. W. Weitz (born Hans Werner Weitz; 25 May 1923 – 3 October 2002) was born in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to the United States and briefly worked for the Voice of America before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943. He trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13 and later served as an OSS intelligence officer; in 1944 he took part in a mission connected to support for the plot against Hitler associated with Claus von Stauffenberg. After the war he worked for his father's firm, the Weitz Corporation, then built his own menswear business known for licensing and for advertising that featured his own image. He died on 3 October 2002 | On 23 December 1943, he Graduated (as Pfc) with 13th Class. He “Hitler’s Diplomat” (von Ribbentrop) 1992 “Hitler’s Banker” (Hjalmar Schacht) 1998. Author of several books, fiction and non-fiction, including. Employed as a radio announcer; worked for the Office of War Information (Voice of America) broadcasting shortwave programs in German and English. Worked for one year in Shanghai broadcasting announcements in German and English. He espionage agent, he infiltrated enemy lines in France and worked with the German. Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the CIA. He 6/43 As Cpl, served as Squadron Leader of 717 MP Battalion in NJ. John H. W. Weitz (born Hans Werner Weitz; 25 May 1923 – 3 October 2002) was born in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to the United States and briefly worked for the Voice of America before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943. He trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13 and later served as an OSS intelligence officer; in 1944 he took part in a mission connected to support for the plot against Hitler associated with Claus von Stauffenberg. After the war he worked for his father's firm, the Weitz Corporation, then built his own menswear business known for licensing and for advertising that featured his own image. He died on 3 October 2002. | ||
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Revision as of 02:30, 1 September 2026
| John H. W. Weitz | |
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Hans Werner Weitz |
| Born | 25 May 1923 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 3 October 2002 Bridgehampton, New York, U.S. |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Known for | Menswear designer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32795702 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943) |
| Section | 5A (13); E (13) |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
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John H. W. Weitz (1923–2002) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13.
Biography
On 23 December 1943, he Graduated (as Pfc) with 13th Class. He “Hitler’s Diplomat” (von Ribbentrop) 1992 “Hitler’s Banker” (Hjalmar Schacht) 1998. Author of several books, fiction and non-fiction, including. Employed as a radio announcer; worked for the Office of War Information (Voice of America) broadcasting shortwave programs in German and English. Worked for one year in Shanghai broadcasting announcements in German and English. He espionage agent, he infiltrated enemy lines in France and worked with the German. Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the CIA. He 6/43 As Cpl, served as Squadron Leader of 717 MP Battalion in NJ. John H. W. Weitz (born Hans Werner Weitz; 25 May 1923 – 3 October 2002) was born in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to the United States and briefly worked for the Voice of America before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943. He trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13 and later served as an OSS intelligence officer; in 1944 he took part in a mission connected to support for the plot against Hitler associated with Claus von Stauffenberg. After the war he worked for his father's firm, the Weitz Corporation, then built his own menswear business known for licensing and for advertising that featured his own image. He died on 3 October 2002.
Research notes
- OSS; Fashion designer
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 79 |
| Nara ASN | 32795702 |
| Nara Name | WEITZ JOHN H W |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 80243 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 99 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 72 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 187 |
| Class_ASN | 32795702 |
| Class_Name | WEITZ, John H.W.; Weitz, John H. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 2 December 1943 — Naturalized as American citizen in Frederick MD (No.
- on Hitler in 1944. After leaving the OSS, Weitz was among the troops who liberated.
- 1988 Awarded the First Class Order of Merit by the Federal Republic of Germany.
- 13.
- 6/43 As Cpl, served as Squadron Leader of 717 MP Battalion in NJ.
- Germany to Jewish parents, Robert Salomon.
- Weitz joined the Army, then became a U.S. citizen after he was assigned to the.
Sources
- Wikipedia: John Weitz
- 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 2020-09-16 (2 posts)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of John H. W. Weitz for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Weitz, John H. W. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JOHN H. WEITZ.doc)