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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Robert graduated Harvard University (AB History). In 1938 he graduated Groton School.
Robert graduated Harvard University (AB History). In 1938, He graduated Groton School.


On 15 June 1944, he member of crew of Operation Minister 3A (from Harrington to. On 27 July 1944 he member of crew (S-phone operator) of Operation Shipwright. On 1 July 1945 he worked as a executive Officer, OSS Mission (Germany).
On 15 June 1944, Cutting member of crew of Operation Minister 3A (from Harrington to. On 27 July 1944, He member of crew (S-phone operator) of Operation Shipwright. On 1 July 1945, Cutting worked as a executive Officer, OSS Mission (Germany).


== Research notes ==
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* Born 8 June 1920 in Massachusetts (Episcopalian).
* 24 April 1943 — Entered Camp Ritchie as 2nd Lt. (ASN 0460414).
* 12 June 1943 — Graduated Class 7 (Interpreter-British).
* 9 November 1943 — Transferred to OSS; Air Ops – OSS/SOE HQ.
* 9 November 1943 — Transferred to OSS; Air Ops – OSS/SOE HQ.
* 1 April 1944 — Promoted to 1st Lt.
* 26 December 1944 — Summary of OSS missions.
* 26 December 1944 — Summary of OSS missions.
* 17 February 1945 — (?) Departed to ETO w/OSS.
* 1 July 1945 — Executive Officer, OSS Mission (Germany).
* 1 July 1945 — Executive Officer, OSS Mission (Germany).
* 17 February 1945 — (?) Departed to ETO w/OSS.
* OSS Archives Classified Sources “Withdrawn Records”, Entry 210 RG 226/250/64/26/5 Box 270, Folder 12382].
* OSS Archives Classified Sources “Withdrawn Records”, Entry 210 RG 226/250/64/26/5 Box 270, Folder 12382].
* Battery Officer, 83rd Infantry Division.
* Battery Officer, 83rd Infantry Division.
* Information on the military life of Robert Cutting II comes from Camp Ritchie Personnel records (RG 165) and OSS Personnel Files (RG 226) at NARA.
* Information on the military life of Robert Cutting II comes from Camp Ritchie Personnel records (RG 165) and OSS Personnel Files (RG 226) at NARA.
* OSS Box 162.
* OSS Box 162.
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Latest revision as of 04:59, 16 September 2026

Robert Fulton II Cutting
Personal details
Born1920
Massachusetts
Died1958
NativityUnited States
ReligionProtestant
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceField Artillery
ASN0460414
RankCaptain
Rank at RitchieSecond Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943)
Section17
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Robert Fulton II Cutting (1920–1958) was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 7.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Robert graduated Harvard University (AB History). In 1938, He graduated Groton School.

On 15 June 1944, Cutting member of crew of Operation Minister 3A (from Harrington to. On 27 July 1944, He member of crew (S-phone operator) of Operation Shipwright. On 1 July 1945, Cutting worked as a executive Officer, OSS Mission (Germany).

Research notes[edit | edit source]

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  • Jedburgh

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 38
Class_ASN 460414
Class_Name CUTTING, Robert F.
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Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 8 June 1920 in Massachusetts (Episcopalian).
  • 24 April 1943 — Entered Camp Ritchie as 2nd Lt. (ASN 0460414).
  • 12 June 1943 — Graduated Class 7 (Interpreter-British).
  • 9 November 1943 — Transferred to OSS; Air Ops – OSS/SOE HQ.
  • 1 April 1944 — Promoted to 1st Lt.
  • 26 December 1944 — Summary of OSS missions.
  • 17 February 1945 — (?) Departed to ETO w/OSS.
  • 1 July 1945 — Executive Officer, OSS Mission (Germany).
  • OSS Archives Classified Sources “Withdrawn Records”, Entry 210 RG 226/250/64/26/5 Box 270, Folder 12382].
  • Battery Officer, 83rd Infantry Division.
  • Information on the military life of Robert Cutting II comes from Camp Ritchie Personnel records (RG 165) and OSS Personnel Files (RG 226) at NARA.
  • OSS Box 162.

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 Robert Fulton II Cutting for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Cutting, Robert Fulton II for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ROBERT FULTON CUTTING II.doc)