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'''Freddy S. Zirl''' ( | '''[[Zirl, Freddy S. (42076859)|Freddy S. Zirl]]''' (1918–1990), born Freddy S. Steinbrecher, was a Czechoslovakia-born Ritchie Boy (Class 25) who served as a technician fifth grade on MII Team 465-G with the Fifteenth Army. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
'' | Freddy S. Zirl was born in 1918 in Czechoslovakia. As Freddy S. Steinbrecher he arrived in the United States from Canada on 2 November 1943 and soon took the surname Zirl. Still not yet a U.S. citizen, he was inducted at Camp Upton, Yaphank, New York, on 4 March 1944 (ASN 42076859). | ||
Zirl trained at Camp Ritchie as a private in Class 25 (30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945), specializing as a German linguist. With classmate [[Zanders, Herman (37501787)|Herman Zanders]] and other graduates he staged at Camp Kilmer, embarked on the ''Queen Mary'' on 3 March 1945, and reached Scotland on 11 March. On 2 April 1945, now a technician fifth grade on MII Team 465-G under [[Venohr, William A. (01014807)|1st Lt. William A. Venohr]], with [[Moos, Richard (35893478)|T/Sgt Richard Moos]], [[Carlisle, George S. (32535317)|Cpl George S. Carlisle]], and Zanders, he was assigned to the Fifteenth U.S. Army for late-war operations and occupation work in western Germany. | |||
He died in 1990. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* RB Archive research narrative synthesizes draft-card, induction, Class 25, embarkation, and MII 465-G assignment detail; street address omitted. | |||
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* 1918 — Born in Czechoslovakia. | |||
* 2 November 1943 — Arrived in the United States from Canada as Freddy S. Steinbrecher; soon renamed Zirl. | |||
* 4 March 1944 — Inducted at Camp Upton, Yaphank, New York (ASN 42076859). | |||
* 30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945 — Camp Ritchie Class 25 (German linguist). | |||
* 3–11 March 1945 — Embarked Camp Kilmer on SS Queen Mary; arrived Scotland. | |||
* 2 April 1945 — Tec/5, MII Team 465-G, assigned to Fifteenth U.S. Army. | |||
* 1990 — Died. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* RB Archive research notes for Freddy S. Zirl / Steinbrecher (private Word narrative; not uploaded) | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * 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) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 16 September 2026
| Freddy S. Zirl | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Freddy S. Steinbrecher |
| Born | 1918 |
| Died | 1990 |
| Nativity | Czechoslovakia |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 42076859 |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 25 (30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945) |
| Enlisted | Cp Upton Yaphank, New York |
| Unit / division | 15th Army |
| Team | MII 465-G |
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Freddy S. Zirl (1918–1990), born Freddy S. Steinbrecher, was a Czechoslovakia-born Ritchie Boy (Class 25) who served as a technician fifth grade on MII Team 465-G with the Fifteenth Army.
Biography
Freddy S. Zirl was born in 1918 in Czechoslovakia. As Freddy S. Steinbrecher he arrived in the United States from Canada on 2 November 1943 and soon took the surname Zirl. Still not yet a U.S. citizen, he was inducted at Camp Upton, Yaphank, New York, on 4 March 1944 (ASN 42076859).
Zirl trained at Camp Ritchie as a private in Class 25 (30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945), specializing as a German linguist. With classmate Herman Zanders and other graduates he staged at Camp Kilmer, embarked on the Queen Mary on 3 March 1945, and reached Scotland on 11 March. On 2 April 1945, now a technician fifth grade on MII Team 465-G under 1st Lt. William A. Venohr, with T/Sgt Richard Moos, Cpl George S. Carlisle, and Zanders, he was assigned to the Fifteenth U.S. Army for late-war operations and occupation work in western Germany.
He died in 1990.
Research notes
- RB Archive research narrative synthesizes draft-card, induction, Class 25, embarkation, and MII 465-G assignment detail; street address omitted.
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 72 |
| Nara ASN | 42076859 |
| Nara Name | ZIRL FREDDY S |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 47 |
| Nara POE | 2314 |
| Nara DOE | 40344 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| 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 | N4 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 18 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 50 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 0 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 0 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline
- 1918 — Born in Czechoslovakia.
- 2 November 1943 — Arrived in the United States from Canada as Freddy S. Steinbrecher; soon renamed Zirl.
- 4 March 1944 — Inducted at Camp Upton, Yaphank, New York (ASN 42076859).
- 30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945 — Camp Ritchie Class 25 (German linguist).
- 3–11 March 1945 — Embarked Camp Kilmer on SS Queen Mary; arrived Scotland.
- 2 April 1945 — Tec/5, MII Team 465-G, assigned to Fifteenth U.S. Army.
- 1990 — Died.
Sources
- RB Archive research notes for Freddy S. Zirl / Steinbrecher (private Word narrative; not uploaded)
- 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)