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'''John J. Weyer''' (1917–1988) was a United States Army | '''John J. Weyer''' (1917–1988) was a United States Army master sergeant who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 25]] and served in counterintelligence. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
John J. (“Jack”) Weyer was born on 10 May 1917 in Illinois. He had four years of college and worked as a general office clerk before the war. | |||
Weyer was drafted on 25 February 1941 at Chicago, Illinois (ASN 36005581). He trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 25]], attended an eight-week Counter Intelligence Corps course, and served as an Investigator 301, rising to master sergeant. He was discharged on 13 November 1945. | |||
Weyer died on 6 April 1988. | |||
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* 10 May 1917 — Born in Illinois. | |||
* 25 February 1941 — Drafted at Chicago, Illinois (ASN 36005581). | |||
* Camp Ritchie Class 25; eight-week CIC course; Investigator 301; Master Sergeant. | |||
* 13 November 1945 — Discharged. | |||
* 6 April 1988 — Died. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* RB Archive folder summary ''John J. 'Jack' Weyer.txt'' (DOB/DOD; draft 25 Feb 1941 Chicago; discharge 13 Nov 1945; Master Sergeant; CIC 8 weeks; Investigator 301; ASN 36005581) | |||
* 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) | ||
Latest revision as of 04:21, 18 September 2026
| John J. Weyer | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 May 1917 |
| Died | 6 April 1988 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 36005581 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Staff Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 25 (30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945) |
| Section | 4B |
| Enlisted | Chicago, Illinois |
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John J. Weyer (1917–1988) was a United States Army master sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 25 and served in counterintelligence.
Biography[edit | edit source]
John J. (“Jack”) Weyer was born on 10 May 1917 in Illinois. He had four years of college and worked as a general office clerk before the war.
Weyer was drafted on 25 February 1941 at Chicago, Illinois (ASN 36005581). He trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 25, attended an eight-week Counter Intelligence Corps course, and served as an Investigator 301, rising to master sergeant. He was discharged on 13 November 1945.
Weyer died on 6 April 1988.
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| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 71 |
| Nara ASN | 36005581 |
| Nara Name | WEYER JOHN J |
| Nara State | 1 |
| Nara County | 31 |
| Nara POE | 6120 |
| Nara DOE | 250241 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | 0 |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | BI |
| Nara Branch Code | 0 |
| Branch | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 4 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for assignment to another corps area |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | 61 |
| Nativity.1 | ILLINOIS |
| Nara Year of Birth | 17 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 105 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 74 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 193 |
| Class_ASN | 36005581 |
| Class_Name | WEYER, John J. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 10 May 1917 — Born in Illinois.
- 25 February 1941 — Drafted at Chicago, Illinois (ASN 36005581).
- Camp Ritchie Class 25; eight-week CIC course; Investigator 301; Master Sergeant.
- 13 November 1945 — Discharged.
- 6 April 1988 — Died.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- RB Archive folder summary John J. 'Jack' Weyer.txt (DOB/DOD; draft 25 Feb 1941 Chicago; discharge 13 Nov 1945; Master Sergeant; CIC 8 weeks; Investigator 301; ASN 36005581)
- 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)