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On 4 November 1943, Thormann became a naturalized citizen at Fort Eustis. | On 4 November 1943, Thormann became a naturalized citizen at Fort Eustis. He served with OB Team 52 attached to 44th Infantry Division. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 17:11, 2 September 2026
| Wolfgang E. Thormann | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 Bavaria, Germany |
| Died | 2015 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 33779426 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 18 (13 April – 10 June 1944) |
| Section | 7D |
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Wolfgang E. Thormann (1924–2015) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 18.
Biography
On 4 November 1943, Thormann became a naturalized citizen at Fort Eustis. He served with OB Team 52 attached to 44th Infantry Division.
Research notes
- Also Class 17 GerOB
- OB 52
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 91 |
| Class_ASN | 33779426 |
| Class_Name | THORMANN, Wolfgang E. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- Born 28 November 1924 in Bavaria, Germany.
- 4 November 1943 — Became naturalized citizen at Fort Eustis.
- 10 June 1944 — Graduated Class 18 (French Translator).
- 22 February 1944 — Transferred to Camp Ritchie as Pfc. Languages: French, German.
- 26 July 1944 — Graduated Class 17 (German OB Analyst).
- 7 August 1944 — Promoted to M/Sgt.
- Enlisted in Army as Pvt (ASN: 33779426).
- Served with OB Team 52 attached to 44th Infantry Division.
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 Wolfgang E. Thormann for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Thormann, Wolfgang E. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WOLFGANG (WOLF) E. THORMANN.doc)