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One never knows when a Ritchie Boy connection will pop up. This book tells the amazing story of a German Jew, Siggi Wilzig, who was liberated from the Malthausen Concentration Camp, went to work with the US Army hunting down NAZI's, and later emigrated to the United States where he became a very successful businessman. | One never knows when a Ritchie Boy connection will pop up. This book tells the amazing story of a German Jew, Siggi Wilzig, who was liberated from the Malthausen Concentration Camp, went to work with the US Army hunting down NAZI's, and later emigrated to the United States where he became a very successful businessman. | ||
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The timeline research also records Worked as draftsman, layouts and detailing; knowledge of machine shop. | |||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 9/24/43 Arrived at Ritchie. Assigned to Class 12, Section 5C; Dropped. | |||
* 1/4/44 Assigned to Class 15, Section 5B; Dropped. | |||
* 5/6/24 Born in Vienna, Austria. | |||
* 5/43 Served as T/5 with Engr Spec Bn at U. of Kentucky. | |||
* Assigned to IPW Team 62. | |||
* Assigned to IPW Team 62; attached to 3rd Army. Initial team roster:. | |||
* Capt Hans Wege. | |||
* M/Sgt Henry Sheridan. | |||
* S/Sgt Rolf Blank. | |||
* T/3 Henry Mahler. | |||
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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) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2024-03-31 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2024-03-31 (1 post) | ||
* Facebook-linked source: [https://amzn.to/4ah6Lp3 amzn.to] | * Facebook-linked source: [https://amzn.to/4ah6Lp3 amzn.to] | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Ernest Wachtel for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Wachtel, Ernest for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: ERNEST WACHTEL (2020).doc, ERNEST WACHTEL.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:29, 31 August 2026
| Ernest Wachtel | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 2016 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32776330 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Rank at Ritchie | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 12 (27 September – 25 November 1943) |
| Section | 4C |
| Team | IPW 62 |
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Ernest Wachtel (1924–2016) was a Ritchie Boy (from Austria; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 12 and served with IPW Team 62.
Biography
One never knows when a Ritchie Boy connection will pop up. This book tells the amazing story of a German Jew, Siggi Wilzig, who was liberated from the Malthausen Concentration Camp, went to work with the US Army hunting down NAZI's, and later emigrated to the United States where he became a very successful businessman.
The timeline research also records Worked as draftsman, layouts and detailing; knowledge of machine shop.
Research notes
- Also 15th class/5B, 2/14/44
- NG Class 12
- Class 15*
- 3rd Army
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 92 |
| Class_ASN | 32776330 |
| Class_Name | WACHTEL, Ernest; WAGHTEL, Ernest |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact; asn_exact_name_compatible |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 9/24/43 Arrived at Ritchie. Assigned to Class 12, Section 5C; Dropped.
- 1/4/44 Assigned to Class 15, Section 5B; Dropped.
- 5/6/24 Born in Vienna, Austria.
- 5/43 Served as T/5 with Engr Spec Bn at U. of Kentucky.
- Assigned to IPW Team 62.
- Assigned to IPW Team 62; attached to 3rd Army. Initial team roster:.
- Capt Hans Wege.
- M/Sgt Henry Sheridan.
- S/Sgt Rolf Blank.
- T/3 Henry Mahler.
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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2024-03-31 (1 post)
- Facebook-linked source: amzn.to
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Ernest Wachtel for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Wachtel, Ernest for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: ERNEST WACHTEL (2020).doc, ERNEST WACHTEL.doc)