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* Born 23 August 1918 in Russia.
* 25 November 1943 — Graduated Class 12 (Classified as Chief Photo Interpreter).
* 27 September 1943 — Entered Class 12 (PI).
* May 1943 — Joined U.S. Army. Commissioned as 2nd Lt. (ASN: 0524423).
* Became naturalized U.
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Vadim W. Sounitza
Personal details
Born1918
Russia
Died2010
NativityRussia
ReligionGreek Orthodox
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN0524423
RankColonel
Camp RitchieClass 12 (27 September – 25 November 1943)
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Vadim W. Sounitza (1918–2010) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.

Biography

Vadim attended Post-graduate student of History at UCLA (non-grad). He graduated UCLA (AB Latin-American History).

Research notes

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 92
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Timeline

  • Born 23 August 1918 in Russia.
  • 25 November 1943 — Graduated Class 12 (Classified as Chief Photo Interpreter).
  • 27 September 1943 — Entered Class 12 (PI).
  • May 1943 — Joined U.S. Army. Commissioned as 2nd Lt. (ASN: 0524423).
  • Became naturalized U.

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)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Vadim W. Sounitza for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Sounitza, Vadim W. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: VADIM W. SOUNITZA.doc)