Jean R. Surena
Personal details
Born1910
Marseille, France
Died1978
NativityFrance
ReligionCatholic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN01036760
RankSecond Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943)
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Jean R. Surena (1910–1978) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.

Biography edit

Jean attended college at CCNY (one year). He worked in photographic laboratory (developed prints; made.

In October 1942, Surena became a naturalized citizen.

Research notes edit

  • Negro

Gallery edit

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Technical record edit

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 68
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Timeline edit

  • Born 24 February 1920 in Marseille, France.
  • October 1942 — Became naturalized citizen.
  • 28 November 1943 — Graduated as 2nd Lt (ASN: 01036760).
  • March 1943 — Company Officer (171st CML SC).

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 Jean R. Surena for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Surena, Jean R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JEAN R. SURENA.doc)