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The timeline research also records Worked as Solicitor; also as salesman. 9/1977 Died in Illinois (age 71). | |||
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* 10/13/1905 Born in Austria (as Walter Siberstern). | |||
* 11/30/1942 Enlisted in Jefferson Barracks, MO as Pvt (ASN: 37401972). | |||
* 8/6/1943 Promoted to M/Sgt. | |||
* Graduate of Class 5 (German). | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | * 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 Walter Sears for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Sears, Walter for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WALTER SEARS.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:28, 31 August 2026
| Walter Sears | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1905 Austria |
| Died | 1977 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 37401972 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 5 (8 February – 9 April 1943) |
| Section | 9 |
| Enlisted | Jefferson Barracks, Missouri |
| Team | IPW 1 |
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Walter Sears (1905–1977) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 5. Walter enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
Biography
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The timeline research also records Worked as Solicitor; also as salesman. 9/1977 Died in Illinois (age 71).
Research notes
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 72 |
| Nara ASN | 37401972 |
| Nara Name | SEARS WALTER |
| Nara State | 75 |
| Nara County | 191 |
| Nara POE | 7545 |
| Nara DOE | 301142 |
| 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 | N2 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 5 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 7 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 185 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 68 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 184 |
| Class_ASN | 37401972 |
| Class_Name | SEARS, Walter |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 10/13/1905 Born in Austria (as Walter Siberstern).
- 11/30/1942 Enlisted in Jefferson Barracks, MO as Pvt (ASN: 37401972).
- 8/6/1943 Promoted to M/Sgt.
- Graduate of Class 5 (German).
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 Walter Sears for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Sears, Walter for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WALTER SEARS.doc)