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Ralph J Wickel

PVT in 3132nd Signal Service Co : T&M Platoon

ASN#13124914

Born 1927 in PA

County of residence at enlistment: Montgomery County, PA
Other residence(s): Lansdale, PA; recently of Vero Beach, FL
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: semiskilled occupations in manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories, n.e.c.
College education before the war: 2 years
Notes: A/K/A Wickle; rank from caption on Ralston Collins photo, Belgium, 1944
Source: 3132 Caption List; Ghost Army roster by state; WWII Army enlistment record; Post War Sonic List from Bill Anderson

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