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* Born 9 August 1921 in Germany as Hans Buxbaum. | * Born 9 August 1921 in Germany as Hans Buxbaum. | ||
* 27 September 1943 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen. | * 27 September 1943 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen. | ||
* 5 April 1944 — Graduated Class 16 (German Linguist #1) asT/5. | |||
* 24 May 1944 — Promoted to T/5. | |||
* February 1943 — Drafted into Army in ___ as Pvt (ASN: 32784253). | * February 1943 — Drafted into Army in ___ as Pvt (ASN: 32784253). | ||
* Assigned to IPW Team 80 attached to 3rd Army. | * Assigned to IPW Team 80 attached to 3rd Army. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 16 September 2026
| Henry Butler | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Hans Buxbaum |
| Born | Germany as Hans Buxbaum |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32784253 |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 16 (6 February – 5 April 1944) |
| Team | IPW 80 |
Interview Watch Henry Butler on Holocaust Center for Humanity.
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Henry Butler was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Henry studied at CCNY (Liberal Arts). He worked as shipping clerk.
From 1942 to 1943, Butler studied Radio Service and Repair (RCA Institute), 7 months.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
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| row_source | demographics |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 9 August 1921 in Germany as Hans Buxbaum.
- 27 September 1943 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen.
- 5 April 1944 — Graduated Class 16 (German Linguist #1) asT/5.
- 24 May 1944 — Promoted to T/5.
- February 1943 — Drafted into Army in ___ as Pvt (ASN: 32784253).
- Assigned to IPW Team 80 attached to 3rd Army.
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 Henry Butler for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Butler, Henry for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HENRY M. BUTLER.doc)