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The timeline research also records Arrived in New York and studied at Dale Carnegie Institute for 1/2 year (night school). 1932-1936 Was a member of the Hitler Jugend. 4/20/1943 Returned to Camp Ritchie. 6/ /1943 Naturalized at Frederick, MD. | |||
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* 7/2/1921 Bernhardt George Franz Ornstein was born in Berlin (Protestant). | |||
* 1/6/1943 Entered Class 4 (IPW Ge) with rank of Corporal. | |||
* 3/13/1943 Additional training at Camp Hale, CO with the 99th Infantry Battalion (Sep) and the 10th Mountain Division. | |||
* 6/6/1944 Landed on Omaha Beach (?) as a member of IPW Ge Team 16 attached to the 4th Infantry Division. | |||
* 2/15/45 Memo from Major Frank R. Burk, 12th Infantry Division gave high marks to IPW Team 16…. “The team landed on Normandy on D-Day, provided valuable assistance throughout drive to Cherbourg. Interrogated over 3,000 POWs; many American lives were saved by team’s efforts to negotiate surrender of defenders of the forts at Cherbourg; then aided the 4th.... | |||
* Citation: M/Sgt Bernhard G. F. Edgar(r), (ASN: 32345686), MIS, attached to HQ, 4th Infantry Division, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States in Normandy, France, on 14 June 1944. The initiative and courage displayed by this enlisted man reflects great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the.... | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* 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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Bernhard G. Edgarr for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Edgarr, Bernhard G. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: BERNHARD EDGARR.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:21, 31 August 2026
| Bernhard G. Edgarr | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Ornstein |
| Born | 1921 Berlin |
| Died | 1992 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32345686 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 4 (6 January – 6 March 1943) |
| Section | 5 |
| Enlisted | Ft Jay Governors Island, New York |
| Teams | IPW 16, IPW 7 |
Awards and honors
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| Silver Star |
- Listed in By The Numbers/Awards (from Ritchie Boy Secrets by Beverley Driver Eddy).
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Bernhard G. Edgarr (1921–1992) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 4. Bernhard enlisted at Ft Jay Governors Island, New York.
Biography
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The timeline research also records Arrived in New York and studied at Dale Carnegie Institute for 1/2 year (night school). 1932-1936 Was a member of the Hitler Jugend. 4/20/1943 Returned to Camp Ritchie. 6/ /1943 Naturalized at Frederick, MD.
Research notes
- Silver Star
- VII Corps
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 71 |
| Nara ASN | 32345686 |
| Nara Name | EDGAR BERNHARD G F |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2327 |
| Nara DOE | 290542 |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 21 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 902 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 70 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 162 |
| Class_ASN | 32345686 |
| Class_Name | Ornstein, Bernhard G. |
| match_method | pass2_asn_first |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 7/2/1921 Bernhardt George Franz Ornstein was born in Berlin (Protestant).
- 1/6/1943 Entered Class 4 (IPW Ge) with rank of Corporal.
- 3/13/1943 Additional training at Camp Hale, CO with the 99th Infantry Battalion (Sep) and the 10th Mountain Division.
- 6/6/1944 Landed on Omaha Beach (?) as a member of IPW Ge Team 16 attached to the 4th Infantry Division.
- 2/15/45 Memo from Major Frank R. Burk, 12th Infantry Division gave high marks to IPW Team 16…. “The team landed on Normandy on D-Day, provided valuable assistance throughout drive to Cherbourg. Interrogated over 3,000 POWs; many American lives were saved by team’s efforts to negotiate surrender of defenders of the forts at Cherbourg; then aided the 4th....
- Citation: M/Sgt Bernhard G. F. Edgar(r), (ASN: 32345686), MIS, attached to HQ, 4th Infantry Division, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States in Normandy, France, on 14 June 1944. The initiative and courage displayed by this enlisted man reflects great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the....
Sources
- 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)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Bernhard G. Edgarr for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Edgarr, Bernhard G. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: BERNHARD EDGARR.doc)