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Arthur graduated from Northwestern University (BSc English, German). He worked as Correspondent, Statistician.
Arthur graduated from Northwestern University (BSc English, German). He worked as Correspondent, Statistician.


In May 1942, he graduated from Air Force Officers Training School. On 15 October 1943 he returned to Camp Ritchie. On 2 February 1945 he served as Chief of Section V.
In May 1942, Curtis graduated from Air Force Officers Training School. On 15 October 1943, He returned to Camp Ritchie. On 2 February 1945, Curtis served as Chief of Section V.


== Research notes ==
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* 15 October 1943 — Returned to Camp Ritchie.
* 15 October 1943 — Returned to Camp Ritchie.
* April 1943 — Promoted to Captain with G-2.
* 22 March 1944 — Promoted to Major.
* 2 February 1945 — Served as Chief of Section V.
* Served in Vietnam. Retired as Colonel.
* ___ Assigned as OIC IPW Team 7 attached to 3rd U.S. Army.
* ___ Assigned as OIC IPW Team 7 attached to 3rd U.S. Army.
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Arthur W. Curtis
Personal details
Born1906
Died1992
NativityUnited States
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceAir Corps
ASN0903616
RankMajor
Rank at RitchieFirst Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 1 (27 July – 19 September 1942)
SpecialtyIPW German
Unit / division5th Army
TeamIPW 7
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Arthur W. Curtis (1906–1992) was a United States Army Major who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 1.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Arthur graduated from Northwestern University (BSc English, German). He worked as Correspondent, Statistician.

In May 1942, Curtis graduated from Air Force Officers Training School. On 15 October 1943, He returned to Camp Ritchie. On 2 February 1945, Curtis served as Chief of Section V.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • Chief
  • Section V
  • Appears as number 17 on the First Class photo/chart.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 86
Class_ASN 903616
Class_Name CURTIS, Arthur V.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 15 October 1943 — Returned to Camp Ritchie.
  • April 1943 — Promoted to Captain with G-2.
  • 22 March 1944 — Promoted to Major.
  • 2 February 1945 — Served as Chief of Section V.
  • Served in Vietnam. Retired as Colonel.
  • ___ Assigned as OIC IPW Team 7 attached to 3rd U.S. 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)
  • First Class chart (Camp Ritchie: The First Class chart)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Arthur W. Curtis for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Curtis, Arthur W. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ARTHUR W. CURTIS.doc)