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William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Warfield Wikipedia: William Warfield] | |||
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file | * Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file | ||
* 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) | ||
Revision as of 04:56, 24 August 2026
| William C Warfield | |
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | William Caesar Warfield |
| Born | 22 January 1920 West Helena, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | 25 August 2002 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nativity | United States |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32550394 |
| Enlisted | Rochester, New York |
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William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.
Biography
William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.
Research notes
- See Selling; p.149
- Entertainment Director
- Bass-baritone; "Porgy and Bess"
- Portrait and summary from Notable Ritchie Boys slides (source).
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 82 |
| Nara ASN | 32550394 |
| Nara Name | WARFIELD WILLIAM C |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 55 |
| Nara POE | 2378 |
| Nara DOE | 171142 |
| 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 | 87 |
| Nativity.1 | ARKANSAS |
| Nara Year of Birth | 20 |
| Nara Race | 2 |
| Nara Race Description | Negro citizen |
| Nara Education | 6 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 24 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 71 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 251 |
| row_source | demographics |
| Census_HISTID | 825BD8B3-016E-4758-B431-B8C49C004478 |
| Census_State | NEW YORK |
| Census_Relate | Child |
| Census_Sex | Male |
| Census_Age | 20 |
| Census_BirthYear | 1920 |
| Census_Marital | Never married/single |
| Census_Race | Black/African American |
| Census_BPL | ARKANSAS |
| Census_MBPL | 0 |
| Census_FBPL | 0 |
| Census_Educ | 1 year of college |
| Census_OCC | 995 |
Sources
- Wikipedia: William Warfield
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)