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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Here's some information on RB William C.
Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. Here's some information on RB William Carmalt Scull Heyl William was born March 24, 1924.


Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924.
William passed away on May 15, 1949. William passed away on May 15, 1949 after a long illness. His obituary states that in college, William was studying Russian and took a general course that would make him eligible for the diplomatic service.


Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945.
William passed away on May 15, 1949 after a long illness of testicular cancer. His death certificate indicated he served 14 months overseas and also was "wounded in a jeep accident during action." At the time of his passing, William was a student at Stanford, studying "International Affairs". He enlisted on March 3 1945.


Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton.
He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Vrginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland.


Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Vrginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargeant in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to the 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days. He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945.
In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargeant in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to the 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days.


Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargeant in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to the 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days. He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945.
He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.


Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargent in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days. He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945.
In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargent in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to 20th Corps. Attached are some documents from the Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII files by his parents.


Here's some information on RB William Carmalt Scull Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargent in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days. He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945. William passed away on May 15, 1949. I do not know the circumstances surround his unfortunately early passing. Attached are some documents from the Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII files by his parents. They indicate he was unmarried and had no children.
They indicate he was unmarried and had no children. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at college. Socially prominent, he was a member of the Merion Cricket Club and the Sons of the American Revolution.
 
Here's some information on RB William Carmalt Scull Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at college. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargent in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days. He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945. William passed away on May 15, 1949 after a long illness. His obituary states that in college, William was studying Russian and took a general course that would make him eligible for the diplomatic service. Socially prominent, he was a member of the Merion Cricket Club and the Sons of the American Revolution. Attached are some documents from the Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII files by his parents. They indicate he was unmarried and had no children.
 
Here's some information on RB William Carmalt Scull Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. He enlisted on September 1 1945 while he was in college. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargent in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days. He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945. William passed away on May 15, 1949 after a long illness of testicular cancer. His death certificate indicated he served 14 months overseas and also was "wounded in a jeep accident during action." At the time of his passing, William was a student at Stanford, studying "International Affairs". He was also studying Russian and took a general course that would make him eligible for the diplomatic service. Socially prominent, he was a member of the Merion Cricket Club and the Sons of the American Revolution. Attached are some documents from the Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII files by his parents. They indicate he was unmarried and had no children.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==

Revision as of 13:06, 26 August 2026

William C. S. Heyl
Personal details
Born1924
Died2006
NativityUnited States
ReligionProtestant
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN12135845
RankPrivate First Class
Camp RitchieClass 16 (6 February – 5 April 1944)
Section7A
EnlistedNew Cumberland, Pennsylvania
TeamMII 439-G
Teammates
Team — MII 439-G
These are other soldiers listed on the same team roster. People moved between teams; overlapping service dates are not always documented.
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William C. S. Heyl (1924–2006) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 16.

Biography

Here's some information on RB William C. Heyl William was born March 24, 1924. Here's some information on RB William Carmalt Scull Heyl William was born March 24, 1924.

William passed away on May 15, 1949. William passed away on May 15, 1949 after a long illness. His obituary states that in college, William was studying Russian and took a general course that would make him eligible for the diplomatic service.

William passed away on May 15, 1949 after a long illness of testicular cancer. His death certificate indicated he served 14 months overseas and also was "wounded in a jeep accident during action." At the time of his passing, William was a student at Stanford, studying "International Affairs". He enlisted on March 3 1945.

He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at Princeton. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Vrginia Polytechnic Institute. He then went to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland.

In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargeant in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to the 20th Corps. He participated in General Patton's march across France from St. Jacques to Verdun in thirty days.

He served in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945. He went through infantry basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and was screened at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

In 1944 he went to England and was a Staff Sargent in the Counter Intelligence Corps attached to 20th Corps. Attached are some documents from the Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII files by his parents.

They indicate he was unmarried and had no children. He enlisted on March 3 1945 while he was at college. Socially prominent, he was a member of the Merion Cricket Club and the Sons of the American Revolution.

Research notes

  • MII 439
  • Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer

Gallery

Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 82
Nara ASN 12135845
Nara Name HEYL WILLIAM C S
Nara State 32
Nara County 91
Nara POE 3288
Nara DOE 30343
Nara Grade Alpha PVT
Nara Grade Code 8
Nara Branch Alpha NO
Nara Branch Code 2
Branch No branch assignment
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 5
Nara Nativity 39
Nara Year of Birth 24
Nara Race 1
Nara Race Description White citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 992
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 48
Nara Weight (lbs) 404
Class_ASN 12135845
Class_Name HEYL, William C.
match_method asn_exact_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 2022-10-08 (10 posts)
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