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John Ernest Dolibois
| John Ernest Dolibois | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Jean Ernst Dolibois |
| Born | 4 December 1918 Luxembourg |
| Died | 2 May 2014 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nativity | Luxembourg |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Known for | Diplomat, College Administrator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Cavalry |
| ASN | 01018596 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 18 (13 April – 10 June 1944) |
| Section | 5D |
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John Ernest Dolibois (1918–2014) was a Ritchie Boy (from Lux; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18.
Biography
John Ernest Dolibois (né Jean Ernst Dolibois; 4 December 1918 – 2 May 2014) was a Luxembourg-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18 and served as a second lieutenant in Army intelligence (G-2). At the Nuremberg trials he interrogated Nazi leader Hermann Göring.
He emigrated to the United States with his father in 1931, settling in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from North High School in Akron and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946.
After the war he became a university administrator and diplomat. President Ronald Reagan appointed him United States Ambassador to Luxembourg in 1981; he served until 1985. He was awarded the Order of the Oak Crown by Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg in 1987. His autobiography, Pattern of Circles: An Ambassador's Story, was published by Kent State University Press in 1989.
The timeline research also records 1938-1942 Graduated Miami University of Ohio (BS Psychology). Graduated High School in Akron, OH. Worked as Industrial Engineer. Served as interrogator at Nuremberg Trials and administered IQ and.
Research notes
- OSS
- Ambassador
- https://player.fm/series/veterans-chronicles-1399437
Gallery
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Nazi leader Hermann Göring in the Nuremberg prison awaiting trial. Göring was interrogated by Ritchie Boy John E. Dolibois -
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 96 |
| Class_ASN | 18596 |
| Class_Name | DOLIBOIS, John E. |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 12/4/1918 Born in Luxembourg (Religion: Catholic).
- 6/19/1943 Received Rank of 2nd Lt. (ASN 01018596).
- 6/10/1944 Graduate of Class 18 (OIC- German).
- 5/1945 to Served with 5-man interrogation team at Mondorf, Luxembourg where a.
- Served with 16th Armored Division at Camp Chafee, AK.
- Served with MIS as POW interrogator at a Detailed Interrogation Center.
Sources
- Wikipedia: John E. Dolibois
- 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 2019-08-02 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-06-03 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-01-15 (1 post)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of John E. Dolibois for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Dolibois, John E. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JOHN E. DOLIBOIS.doc)