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Roth, Ludwig

Person · Germany · USA

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German engineer in WW2, member of the Rocket Team in the United States thereafter.

German rocket technical designer during World War II. Member of the German rocket team, arrived in America under Project Paperclip on 16 November 1945 aboard the Argentina from La Havre. As of January 1947, working at Fort Bliss, Texas. Died at Redondo Beach, California.

Country
Germany, USA
Bibliography
1980, 394, 5954

Chronology

2 events

1909 June 10

  • Birth of Ludwig Roth - . Nation: Germany, USA. Related Persons: Roth. German engineer in WW2, member of the Rocket Team in the United States thereafter..

1967 November 1

  • Death of Ludwig Roth - . Nation: Germany, USA. Related Persons: Roth. German engineer in WW2, member of the Rocket Team in the United States thereafter..