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'''Stephen F. Wisniewski''' (1916–1957) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 6.
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Stephen F. Wisniewski
Stephen F. Wisniewski
Personal details
Born1916
Died1957
NativityUnited States
ReligionCatholic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceInfantry
ASN01291742
RankSecond Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943)
Section13
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Stephen F. Wisniewski (1916–1957) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 6.

Biography

The following newspaper clipping is from the "Blood and Fire", 63D Infantry Division, Camp Blanding, Florida, Volume 1, Number 5, dated July 16, 1943. Wisniewski, who was attending training at Camp Ritchie, who decided to visit his brother, who had had not seen in fourteen years. He took the train to go visit. A funny story ensues! Give it a read!

Research notes

  • To Camp Blanding

Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 41
Class_ASN 291742
Class_Name WISNIEWSKI, Stephen F.
match_method asn_partial_name_exact
row_source both

Sources

  • 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)
  • Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-02-02 (1 post)