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In February 1943 he served as interrogator at African Allied Force HQ (one year). In February 1944 he attended Back at Camp Ritchie for graduate training. In February 1944 he attended ` Returned to Camp Ritchie as Graduate. Theodore attended Student at Harvard University for 3 years (Business Administration). Worked as Chief Clerk. On 18 December 1942, Became naturalized citizen. | |||
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* Born 8 October 1914 in Germany. | |||
* 18 December 1942 — Became naturalized citizen. | |||
* February 1943 — Served as interrogator at African Allied Force HQ (one year). | |||
* February 1944 — ` Returned to Camp Ritchie as Graduate. | |||
* Graduated Class 3 (IPW Ge). Promoted to M/Sgt. | |||
* Graduated as M/Sgt Class 3 (IPW Ge). | |||
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* 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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Theodore Schocken for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Schocken, Theodore for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: THEODORE SCHOCKEN.doc, THEODORE SCHOCKEN.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 1 September 2026
| Theodore Schocken | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1914 Germany |
| Died | 1975 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0552582 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 3 (2 November – 23 December 1942) |
| Section | I |
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Theodore Schocken (1914–1975) was a United States Army Sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 3.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In February 1943 he served as interrogator at African Allied Force HQ (one year). In February 1944 he attended Back at Camp Ritchie for graduate training. In February 1944 he attended ` Returned to Camp Ritchie as Graduate. Theodore attended Student at Harvard University for 3 years (Business Administration). Worked as Chief Clerk. On 18 December 1942, Became naturalized citizen.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Also 36359123 Sgt Section V
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
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| Approx Age at Death | 61 |
| Class_ASN | 36359123 |
| Class_Name | SCHOCKEN, Theodore |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 8 October 1914 in Germany.
- 18 December 1942 — Became naturalized citizen.
- February 1943 — Served as interrogator at African Allied Force HQ (one year).
- February 1944 — ` Returned to Camp Ritchie as Graduate.
- Graduated Class 3 (IPW Ge). Promoted to M/Sgt.
- Graduated as M/Sgt Class 3 (IPW Ge).
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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 Theodore Schocken for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Schocken, Theodore for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: THEODORE SCHOCKEN.doc, THEODORE SCHOCKEN.doc)