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'''[[Wolff, Victor H. (01052224)|Victor H. Wolff]]''' (1912–1997) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 19 and served with IPW Team 141. | '''[[Wolff, Victor H. (01052224)|Victor H. Wolff]]''' (1912–1997) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 19|class 19]] and served with [[Team IPW 141|IPW Team 141]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Victor H. Wolff (1912–1997) was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 19 and served overseas as a second lieutenant with IPW Team 141. During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 the team was attached to the 84th Infantry Division in the Ardennes; in spring 1945 it served in Europe and was later reassigned to the 16th Armored Division, which advanced through Germany into Czechoslovakia. | Victor H. Wolff (1912–1997) was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 19|class 19]] and served overseas as a second lieutenant with [[Team IPW 141|IPW Team 141]]. During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 the team was attached to the 84th Infantry Division in the Ardennes; in spring 1945 it served in Europe and was later reassigned to the 16th Armored Division, which advanced through Germany into Czechoslovakia. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:25, 19 September 2026
| Victor H. Wolff | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 1997 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Coast Artillery Corps |
| ASN | 01052224 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Section | 5D |
| Team | IPW 141 |
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Victor H. Wolff (1912–1997) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 19 and served with IPW Team 141.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Victor H. Wolff (1912–1997) was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 19 and served overseas as a second lieutenant with IPW Team 141. During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 the team was attached to the 84th Infantry Division in the Ardennes; in spring 1945 it served in Europe and was later reassigned to the 16th Armored Division, which advanced through Germany into Czechoslovakia.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 85 |
| Class_ASN | 1052224 |
| Class_Name | WOLFF, Victor H. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2017-01-16 (1 post)