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Wilbur H. Shongo
| Wilbur H. Shongo | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 1974 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 332518 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Sgt USMC |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 30 (18 May – 17 July 1945) |
| Section | 1A |
Awards and honors
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| Purple Heart |
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Wilbur H. Shongo (1922–1974) was a United States Army Sgt USMC who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 30.
Biography
In 1940, Wilbur graduated from Salamanca High School.
On 23 December 1941, he joined the Marine Corps.
He is buried in the Allegany Indian Reservation in Cattaraugas, NY (photo of tombstone online lists his rank as Pfc).
Research notes
- Also Class 31 JapOB
- Native-American
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 52 |
| Class_ASN | 332518 |
| Class_Name | SCHONGO, Wilbur H. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_compatible |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- He is buried in the Allegany Indian Reservation in Cattaraugas, NY (photo of tombstone online lists his rank as Pfc).
- He served in the Korean War (wounded/Purple Heart).
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 Wilbur H. Shongo for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Shongo, Wilbur H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WILBUR H. SHONGO.doc)