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. In February of 1944, Sewell began training in photo intelligence at the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie in Maryland. | He joined the Army in 1943, entering the Army Special Training Program in July of that year to study Spanish at City College of New York in New York City. Joseph Central High School and was the Art Editor for the school magazine Tower Gleams. After receiving both his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Chicago, he received his doctorate degree from Harvard in Oriental Art with an emphasis on art from India, China, and Japan. | ||
In February of 1944, Sewell began training in photo intelligence at the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie in Maryland. | |||
Joseph, Missouri on June 11, 1923 to Arthur B. His unit served with the Allied Geographical Section and the 6th Army in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) from July, 1944 until January, 1946 processing and interpreting aerial intelligence photography and creating photo mosaics of various strategic locations in the Pacific. Jack assumes duties of sub-section chief for Plotting and Distribution September, 1945 Kyoto, Japan – 131st moves to Japan as part of Allied occupation January, 1946 Japan –Jack leaves Japan for U.S., Honorable Discharge from Army Images and information courtesy of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Chicago, IL. | |||
Sewell was stationed in New Guinea, Australia, and the Philippines during the war and finished his service as a Technical Sergeant in Kyoto after Japan surrendered. He is the author of multiple books on art from Asia. Jack becomes Assistant Photo Interpreter. | |||
For the Pacific Theater in July serving as a member of 131 Photo Interpreter Team. The team provided photo intelligence to U.S. Forces in preparation for the Allied invasion of Luzon. | |||
He began working for the Art Institute in Chicago in 1951 and retired 37 years later as the Curator of the Oriental and Classical department. After the war, Jack continued to pursue his love for art. (17169212)|Jack Sewell]] died in Dubuque, Iowa on Nov. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 2 September 2026
| Jack V. Sewell | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 St. Joseph, Missouri |
| Died | 2010 Dubuque, Iowa |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 17169212 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 17 (11 March – 8 May 1944) |
| Section | 6F |
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Jack V. Sewell (1923–2010) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17.
Biography
He joined the Army in 1943, entering the Army Special Training Program in July of that year to study Spanish at City College of New York in New York City. Joseph Central High School and was the Art Editor for the school magazine Tower Gleams. After receiving both his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Chicago, he received his doctorate degree from Harvard in Oriental Art with an emphasis on art from India, China, and Japan.
In February of 1944, Sewell began training in photo intelligence at the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie in Maryland.
Joseph, Missouri on June 11, 1923 to Arthur B. His unit served with the Allied Geographical Section and the 6th Army in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) from July, 1944 until January, 1946 processing and interpreting aerial intelligence photography and creating photo mosaics of various strategic locations in the Pacific. Jack assumes duties of sub-section chief for Plotting and Distribution September, 1945 Kyoto, Japan – 131st moves to Japan as part of Allied occupation January, 1946 Japan –Jack leaves Japan for U.S., Honorable Discharge from Army Images and information courtesy of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Chicago, IL.
Sewell was stationed in New Guinea, Australia, and the Philippines during the war and finished his service as a Technical Sergeant in Kyoto after Japan surrendered. He is the author of multiple books on art from Asia. Jack becomes Assistant Photo Interpreter.
For the Pacific Theater in July serving as a member of 131 Photo Interpreter Team. The team provided photo intelligence to U.S. Forces in preparation for the Allied invasion of Luzon.
He began working for the Art Institute in Chicago in 1951 and retired 37 years later as the Curator of the Oriental and Classical department. After the war, Jack continued to pursue his love for art. (17169212)|Jack Sewell]] died in Dubuque, Iowa on Nov.
Research notes
- ASTP CCNY
- PI 131
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 87 |
| Class_ASN | 17169212 |
| Class_Name | SEWELL, Jack V. |
| 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 2023-01-19 (1 post)