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|birth_date=5 May 1921 | |||
|death_date=5 December 1993 | |||
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'''Joseph W. Orozco''' (1921–1993) was a United States Army | '''Joseph W. Orozco''' (1921–1993) was a United States Army private who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 7]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Joseph W. Orozco was born on 5 May 1921. He enlisted at Los Angeles, California, and trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 7]] (ASN 39540729). | |||
A wartime portrait places him with the 2nd Infantry Division. Orozco died on 5 December 1993. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Joseph_W_Orozco_39540729_portrait.jpg|Wartime portrait of Joseph W. Orozco (ASN 39540729); uniform insignia consistent with 2nd Infantry Division (RB Archive). | |||
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== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 5 May 1921 — Born. | |||
* Enlisted at Los Angeles, California; Camp Ritchie Class 7. | |||
* Wartime service associated with 2nd Infantry Division (portrait insignia). | |||
* 5 December 1993 — Died. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/91085494/joseph-w-orozco Fold3 memorial: Joseph W. Orozco (5 May 1921 – 5 December 1993)] | |||
* 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
| Joseph W. Orozco | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1921 |
| Died | 5 December 1993 |
| Nativity | Mexico |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39540729 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943) |
| Section | 11 |
| Enlisted | Los Angeles, California |
| Unit / division | 2nd Infantry Division |
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Joseph W. Orozco (1921–1993) was a United States Army private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 7.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Joseph W. Orozco was born on 5 May 1921. He enlisted at Los Angeles, California, and trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 7 (ASN 39540729).
A wartime portrait places him with the 2nd Infantry Division. Orozco died on 5 December 1993.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Also SC1 PI; RDC4
- PI 6 ;8
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Wartime portrait of Joseph W. Orozco (ASN 39540729); uniform insignia consistent with 2nd Infantry Division (RB Archive).
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 72 |
| Nara ASN | 39540729 |
| Nara Name | OROZCO JOSEPH W |
| Nara State | 91 |
| Nara County | 37 |
| Nara POE | 9141 |
| Nara DOE | 241042 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | BI |
| Nara Branch Code | 0 |
| Branch | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| 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 | !1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 21 |
| Nara Race | R |
| Nara Race Description | Others not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 444 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 69 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 159 |
| Class_ASN | 39540729 |
| Class_Name | OROZCO, Joseph W. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 5 May 1921 — Born.
- Enlisted at Los Angeles, California; Camp Ritchie Class 7.
- Wartime service associated with 2nd Infantry Division (portrait insignia).
- 5 December 1993 — Died.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Fold3 memorial: Joseph W. Orozco (5 May 1921 – 5 December 1993)
- 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)