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'''[[Zwigol, Werner (36350183)|Werner Zwigol]]''' (11 November 1906 – 29 January 1953) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13.
'''Werner Paul Zwigol''' (11 November 1906&ndash;29 January 1953) was a United States Army soldier who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 13]].
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol - Novembrer 11 1906 - January 29 1953
Werner Paul Zwigol was born in Germany on 11 November 1906. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942, he completed basic training at Fort Sill, served as a radio operator at Camp Hood, and trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 13).


Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol - November 11 1906 - January 29 1953
His decorations included the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the American Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.


Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born November 11 1906 - January 29 1953
Zwigol died on 29 January 1953.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. Werner's family had an interesting story to share!
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training in Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He was later transferred Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He earned the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He earned the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He earned the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He earned the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well.
 
Here's some information about Ritchie Boy Werner Paul Zwigol, born in Germany on November 11 1906 and passed away on January 29 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Fort Sill, He was later listed as an radio operator at Camp Hood. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie for Class 13. He earned the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Attached is are a couple photos of Werner, as well as his discharge documents. Werner's family had an interesting story to share about him as well. His to be wife was dating Chicago Mobster Frank Nitti, first cousin and bodyguard of Al Capone. Werner knew her from his work in the music industry and she was a lounge singer. Frank was very much married, and Frank was indicted for extorting the Hollywood film industry. The day before his scheduled grand jury appearance, Nitti committed suicide. Six days later, Werner and his "girlfriend" got married in haste and moved out of state.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page — Werner Paul Zwigol discharge / service summary
* 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
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