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Siegfried Bornstein
| Siegfried Bornstein | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 Germany of Polish parents |
| Died | 2017 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32805425 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 9 (21 June – 18 August 1943) |
| Section | 5G |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
| Team | IPW 69 |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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Siegfried Bornstein (1923–2017) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 9. Siegfried enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography
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The timeline research also records High school in Germany (did not graduate). Worked as a sorter of fur pelts.
Research notes
- Croix de Guerre
- 3rd CavGp
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 94 |
| Nara ASN | 32805425 |
| Nara Name | BORNSTEIN SIEGFRIED |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 5 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 130243 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 0 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 421 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 64 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 126 |
| Class_ASN | 32805425 |
| Class_Name | BORNSTEIN, Siegfried |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 4/2/1923 Born in Germany of Polish parents. Religion: Jewish.
- 2/13/1943 Inducted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32805425) at New York City.
- 6/21/1943 Started Class 9 (IPW Ge).
- 8/18/1943 Graduated Class 9 (German Linguist) as T/3.
- 8/13/1944 Bornstein received a Bronze Star for heroic action in connection with.
- Lt. Alois J. Liethen (1908-1961) Class 15.
- Lt. William Malsh (1913-1994) Class 16.
- M/Sgt Kurt Wallach (1907-1998) Class 10.
- Received French Croix de Guerre medals (accepted by General.
- S/Sgt Kurt Kugelmann (1905-1959) Class 11.
- T/4 Alfred Reich (1923-2000) Class 13.
- T/Sgt Siegfried Bornstein (1923-2017) Class 9.
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 Siegfried Bornstein for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Bornstein, Siegfried for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: SIEGFRIED BORNSTEIN.doc)