Thomas E. Norpell
| Thomas E. Norpell | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Ohio |
| Died | 2014 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| ASN | 011583 |
| Rank | Major |
| Rank at Ritchie | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 31 (26 July – 22 September 1945) |
| Section | IA |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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Thomas E. Norpell (1920–2014) was a United States Army Captain who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 31.
Biography edit
In 1937, Thomas graduated high school in Newark, OH.
In 1941, Norpell graduated Denison University (BA). In 1942, He graduated Tufts University (MA).
In 1948, Norpell graduated University of Michigan (JD with distinction). In 1957, He retired from USMC Reserves with rank of Major. Norpell returned to New Zealand to prepare for attack on Saipan and Guam.
Research notes edit
- to Major; Pacific
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Technical record edit
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 94 |
| Class_ASN | 11583 |
| Class_Name | NORPELL, Thomas E. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline edit
- Born 18 July 1920 in Ohio.
- 1957 — Retired from USMC Reserves with rank of Major.
- Japan). Sent to Iwo Jima. HQ Company, 21st Marine Regiment, 3rd.
- Returned to New Zealand to prepare for attack on Saipan and Guam.
- Second Bronze Star Medal. Sent to Guam as reserve for assault on.
- Sent to Camp Lejeune; assigned to 21st Regiment, 3rd Division.
- to Marine Division. Six weeks, lost 30 pounds. Promoted to Capt.
Sources edit
- 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 Thomas E. Norpell for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Norpell, Thomas E. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: THOMAS E. NORPELL.doc)