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'''Ted Clarence Boyle''' (born 1908) was a | '''Ted Clarence Boyle''' (born 1908) was a Madison, Wisconsin, alderman who resigned in December 1942 while serving as a sergeant at [[Camp Ritchie]] ([[:Category:Class 3|Class 3]]). | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Ted Clarence Boyle was born in 1908. He was elected alderman of Madison, Wisconsin’s 2nd ward in 1940 and re-elected in 1942 for a term to expire in 1944. After entering the Army he trained as a sergeant at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland ([[:Category:Class 3|Class 3]]). | |||
While home on Christmas furlough he attended a common-council meeting on 28 December 1942 and resigned his seat so the ward would have full-time representation, telling colleagues he would be kept away from Madison on Army duty. The ''Capital Times'' reported the resignation the next day. His brother William H. Boyle also served on the council (17th ward). | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Boyle_Ted_C_36254217_Capital_Times_1942.jpg|Capital Times (Madison), 29 December 1942: Ald. Ted C. Boyle resigns council while sergeant at Camp Ritchie. | |||
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* 1908 — Born. | |||
* 1940 — Elected Madison alderman, 2nd ward; re-elected 1942. | |||
* 1942 — Enters Army; Camp Ritchie Class 3 (sergeant). | |||
* 28–29 December 1942 — Resigns council seat while on Christmas furlough (Capital Times). | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* ''The Capital Times'' (Madison, Wisconsin), 29 December 1942 — “Ted C. Boyle, Now In Army, Quits Council” (RB Archive scan) | |||
* [[:File:Boyle_Ted_C_36254217_Capital_Times_1942.jpg|Capital Times clipping, 29 December 1942]] | |||
* 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 02:24, 19 September 2026
| Ted Clarence Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1908 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 36254217 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 3 (2 November – 23 December 1942) |
| Section | L |
| Enlisted | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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Ted Clarence Boyle (born 1908) was a Madison, Wisconsin, alderman who resigned in December 1942 while serving as a sergeant at Camp Ritchie (Class 3).
Biography[edit | edit source]
Ted Clarence Boyle was born in 1908. He was elected alderman of Madison, Wisconsin’s 2nd ward in 1940 and re-elected in 1942 for a term to expire in 1944. After entering the Army he trained as a sergeant at Camp Ritchie, Maryland (Class 3).
While home on Christmas furlough he attended a common-council meeting on 28 December 1942 and resigned his seat so the ward would have full-time representation, telling colleagues he would be kept away from Madison on Army duty. The Capital Times reported the resignation the next day. His brother William H. Boyle also served on the council (17th ward).
Research notes[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Capital Times (Madison), 29 December 1942: Ald. Ted C. Boyle resigns council while sergeant at Camp Ritchie.
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Nara ASN | 36254217 |
| Nara Name | BOYLE TED C |
| Nara State | 63 |
| Nara County | 25 |
| Nara POE | 6359 |
| Nara DOE | 310742 |
| 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 | 63 |
| Nativity.1 | WISCONSIN |
| Nara Year of Birth | 8 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 68 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 73 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 202 |
| Class_ASN | 36254217 |
| Class_Name | BOYLE, Ted C. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 1908 — Born.
- 1940 — Elected Madison alderman, 2nd ward; re-elected 1942.
- 1942 — Enters Army; Camp Ritchie Class 3 (sergeant).
- 28–29 December 1942 — Resigns council seat while on Christmas furlough (Capital Times).
Sources[edit | edit source]
- The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin), 29 December 1942 — “Ted C. Boyle, Now In Army, Quits Council” (RB Archive scan)
- Capital Times clipping, 29 December 1942
- 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)