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Alfred R. Switgall
| Alfred R. Switgall | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1911 Poland |
| Died | 1990 |
| Nativity | Poland |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 36693197 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 16 (6 February – 5 April 1944) |
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Alfred R. Switgall (1911–1990) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography
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The timeline research also records 1938-1941 Studied Law at U. Worked as sales manager selling fabrics. Served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years). 12/14/1943 Became naturalized American citizen.
Research notes
- Dishonesty. OSS
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 79 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline
- 5/24/1911 Born in Poland.
- 2/6/1944 Entered Class 16 (French).
- 5/20/1945 A commendation of this date, noted that the Detachment was.
- 10/1/1945 OSS Discharge Certificate (signed by Donovan).
- ? Sent overseas (unit?) and became member of OSS assigned to.
- Army Group. There were 40 members including Capt. Irving.
- Entered U.S. Army as Pvt (ASN: 36693197).
- High school in Poland. Served as Cpl with Polish ROTC (2 years).
- Isaacson and T/Sgt Alfred Switgall. (also RB Fred Rodell).
- OSS Personnel Files Entry 224 RG226 Box 762.
- Served with Polish Army (1 yr) as 2nd Lt., including 10 months stationed in France.
- Served with Polish Jr ROTC (2 yrs) as Cpl.
- the Third Psychological Warfare Detachment which was part.
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 Alfred R. Switgall for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Switgall, Alfred R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ALFRED R SWITGALL.doc)