Clarify museum roster and Dan Gross research sources
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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In September 1943, he attended Student (ASTP) at University of Missouri. Attended college (CCNY) for two years. Worked as general clerk. In March 1943, As Sgt, served as clerk with HQ Detachment, VIII Corps.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
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== Timeline ==
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* Born 11 January 1922 in Memmingen, Germany.
* 31 August 1942 — Drafted into Army at Fort Jay NY as Pvt (ASN: 32441333).
* March 1943 — As Sgt, served as clerk with HQ Detachment, VIII Corps.
* Became naturalized U.S. citizen.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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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 Richard Sommer for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Sommer, Richard for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: RICHARD SOMMER.doc)