Shi, Joseph Emory Barge (34572899) - Revision history

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	'''Joseph ~~E. B.~~ Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 17\|class 17]]. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant.		'''Joseph Emory Barge Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 17\|class 17]]. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant.
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	'''Joseph E. B. Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant.		'''Joseph E. B. Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 17\|class 17]]. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant.
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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Joseph Emory Barge Shi was born on 6 July 1920 in Leesburg, Georgia. He enlisted in the Army on 16 November 1942 and completed Camp Ritchie's Class 17 on 8 May 1944.		Joseph Emory Barge Shi was born on 6 July 1920 in Leesburg, Georgia. He enlisted in the Army on 16 November 1942 and completed Camp Ritchie's [[:Category:Class 17\|Class 17]] on 8 May 1944.

	As a technical sergeant in military intelligence at X Corps headquarters, Shi worked as a draftsman in a photo-interpretation section. He received the Bronze Star for preparing sketch maps and aerial-photo interpretations under limited field conditions during operations on Mindanao from 17 April to 30 June 1945. Shi died in Georgia on 10 March 2004.		As a technical sergeant in military intelligence at X Corps headquarters, Shi worked as a draftsman in a photo-interpretation section. He received the Bronze Star for preparing sketch maps and aerial-photo interpretations under limited field conditions during operations on Mindanao from 17 April to 30 June 1945. Shi died in Georgia on 10 March 2004.

Admin: RB Archive curated media

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RB Archive curated media

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			Shi_Joseph_EB_34572899_analysts_Mindanao_1945.jpg\|Photo interpretation analysts at work; Joseph E. B. Shi at right, Mindanao 1945 (RB Archive)
			Shi_Joseph_EB_34572899_greeting_Sibert.jpg\|Joseph E. B. Shi greeting Maj. Gen. Sibert (RB Archive)
			Shi_Joseph_EB_34572899_discharge_p1.jpg\|Honorable discharge documents for Joseph E. B. Shi, page 1 (RB Archive)
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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
			* [[:File:Shi_Joseph_EB_34572899_discharge_p1.jpg\|Honorable discharge documents for Joseph E. B. Shi, page 1 (RB Archive)]]
			* [[:File:Shi_Joseph_EB_34572899_greeting_Sibert.jpg\|Joseph E. B. Shi greeting Maj. Gen. Sibert (RB Archive)]]
			* [[:File:Shi_Joseph_EB_34572899_analysts_Mindanao_1945.jpg\|Photo interpretation analysts at work; Joseph E. B. Shi at right, Mindanao 1945 (RB Archive)]]
	* RB Archive family packet: Camp Ritchie certificate, discharge documents, résumé excerpts, and Bronze Star citation		* RB Archive family packet: Camp Ritchie certificate, discharge documents, résumé excerpts, and Bronze Star citation
	* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/88157535/joseph-e-b-shi/ Fold3 — Joseph E. B. Shi memorial]		* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/88157535/joseph-e-b-shi/ Fold3 — Joseph E. B. Shi memorial]

Admin: RB Archive enrichment: RB Archive packet chronological regen

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RB Archive enrichment: RB Archive packet chronological regen

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	\|rank_final=Technical Sergeant		\|rank_final=Technical Sergeant
	\|awards=Bronze Star ~~Medal~~		\|awards=Bronze Star
	\|awards_grid=Bronze Star ~~Medal~~		\|awards_grid=Bronze Star
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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Joseph ~~E. B.~~ Shi (6 July 1920 ~~– 10 March 2004) was born~~ in Leesburg, Georgia, and ~~trained at~~ Camp Ritchie ~~in class~~ 17 ~~(MITC certificate dated~~ 8 May 1944). As a technical sergeant in military intelligence with X Corps headquarters, he served as a draftsman for a photo interpretation section and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 17 April to 30 June 1945—preparing sketch maps from aerial photographs under limited facilities. He died in Georgia.		Joseph Emory Barge Shi was born on 6 July 1920 in Leesburg, Georgia. He enlisted in the Army on 16 November 1942 and completed Camp Ritchie's Class 17 on 8 May 1944.

	~~A Bronze Star citation identifies him as~~ a technical sergeant in ~~Military Intelligence and credits his work~~ preparing sketch maps and interpretations ~~for a corps headquarters photo-interpretation section~~ from 17 April to 30 June 1945.		As a technical sergeant in military intelligence at X Corps headquarters, Shi worked as a draftsman in a photo-interpretation section. He received the Bronze Star for preparing sketch maps and aerial-photo interpretations under limited field conditions during operations on Mindanao from 17 April to 30 June 1945. Shi died in Georgia on 10 March 2004.

	== Research notes ==		== Research notes ==
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	* OCR (100%) of `5725797330775474.jpg` (CAMP RITCHIE, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TRAINING CENTER, Camp Ritchie) — dated 8 May 1944.		* OCR (100%) of `5725797330775474.jpg` (CAMP RITCHIE, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TRAINING CENTER, Camp Ritchie) — dated 8 May 1944.
	* OCR (100%) of `5725797334108807.jpg` (BRONZE STAR) — dated 4 February 1944; 30 June 1945; 7 July 1945 — rank mentioned: Sergeant.		* OCR (100%) of `5725797334108807.jpg` (BRONZE STAR) — dated 4 February 1944; 30 June 1945; 7 July 1945 — rank mentioned: Sergeant.
			* A packet note says Alabama, but the existing profile and family/Fold3 material identify Leesburg, Georgia; retain Georgia. Private family contact details are omitted.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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			== Timeline ==
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			* 6 July 1920 — Born in Leesburg, Georgia.
			* 16 November 1942 — Enlisted in the Army.
			* 8 May 1944 — Completed Camp Ritchie (Class 17).
			* 17 April–30 June 1945 — Prepared X Corps sketch maps and aerial-photo interpretations on Mindanao.
			* 7 July 1945 — Bronze Star citation issued for meritorious achievement.
			* 10 March 2004 — Died in Georgia.
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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
			* RB Archive family packet: Camp Ritchie certificate, discharge documents, résumé excerpts, and Bronze Star citation
			* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/88157535/joseph-e-b-shi/ Fold3 — Joseph E. B. Shi memorial]
	* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data		* 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		* Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records

Admin: Clarify museum roster and Dan Gross research sources

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* Camp Ritchie ~~class roster~~ (~~classes~~ 1–31), ~~merged~~ research ~~file~~		* 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)		* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
	* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)		* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)

Admin: Keep OCR citations in Sources sections only

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	'''Joseph E. B. Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant. ~~[[:File:5715285408493333.jpg\|Source image]]~~		'''Joseph E. B. Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant.
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	Joseph E. B. Shi (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was born in Leesburg, Georgia, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17 (MITC certificate dated 8 May 1944). As a technical sergeant in military intelligence with X Corps headquarters, he served as a draftsman for a photo interpretation section and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 17 April to 30 June 1945—preparing sketch maps from aerial photographs under limited facilities. He died in Georgia.		Joseph E. B. Shi (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was born in Leesburg, Georgia, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17 (MITC certificate dated 8 May 1944). As a technical sergeant in military intelligence with X Corps headquarters, he served as a draftsman for a photo interpretation section and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 17 April to 30 June 1945—preparing sketch maps from aerial photographs under limited facilities. He died in Georgia.

	A Bronze Star citation identifies him as a technical sergeant in Military Intelligence and credits his work preparing sketch maps and interpretations for a corps headquarters photo-interpretation section from 17 April to 30 June 1945. ~~[[:File:5715285408493333.jpg\|Source image]]~~		A Bronze Star citation identifies him as a technical sergeant in Military Intelligence and credits his work preparing sketch maps and interpretations for a corps headquarters photo-interpretation section from 17 April to 30 June 1945.

	== Research notes ==		== Research notes ==

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	\|awards_grid=Bronze Star Medal		\|awards_grid=Bronze Star Medal
	\|awards_extra=~~Documented decoration(s): Bronze Star Medal ([[:File:5715285408493333~~.~~jpg{{!}}Bronze Star citation]])~~		\|awards_extra=
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			\|awards=Bronze Star Medal
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			\|awards_extra=Documented decoration(s): Bronze Star Medal ([[:File:5715285408493333.jpg{{!}}Bronze Star citation]])
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	<div class="soldier-lead">		<div class="soldier-lead">
	'''Joseph E. B. Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17.		'''Joseph E. B. Shi''' (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17. The record lists a final rank of Technical Sergeant. [[:File:5715285408493333.jpg\|Source image]]
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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Joseph E. B. Shi (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was born in Leesburg, Georgia, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17 (MITC certificate dated 8 May 1944). As a technical sergeant in military intelligence with X Corps headquarters, he served as a draftsman for a photo interpretation section and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 17 April to 30 June 1945—preparing sketch maps from aerial photographs under limited facilities. He died in Georgia.		Joseph E. B. Shi (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was born in Leesburg, Georgia, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17 (MITC certificate dated 8 May 1944). As a technical sergeant in military intelligence with X Corps headquarters, he served as a draftsman for a photo interpretation section and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 17 April to 30 June 1945—preparing sketch maps from aerial photographs under limited facilities. He died in Georgia.

			A Bronze Star citation identifies him as a technical sergeant in Military Intelligence and credits his work preparing sketch maps and interpretations for a corps headquarters photo-interpretation section from 17 April to 30 June 1945. [[:File:5715285408493333.jpg\|Source image]]

	== Research notes ==		== Research notes ==