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'''Ernest Fischl''' (1911–1954) was a Ritchie Boy (from Czechoslovakia) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served with IPW Team 71.
'''[[Fischl, Ernest (01325829)|Ernest Fischl]]''' (1911–1954) was a Ritchie Boy (from Czechoslovakia) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served with IPW Team 71.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
I'm saddened to report the recent passing of another Ritchie Boy. Eric Hess, who was born in Germany on October 28, 1924 died on March 15, 2022 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Ritchie Boy Hess joined the US Army on April 29, 1943 as a private. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. RB Eric Hess was assigned to IPW Team 71, which was attached to the 28th Infantry Division. His teammates included: Lt. Zachary Metz Class 16 Lt. Ernest Fischl Class 8 T/Sgt Robert Gould Class 11 S/Sgt Hans Adler Class 9 T/3 Gerald Schlesinger Class 11 T/5 Eric Hess Class 11
Ernest Fischl (1911–1954) was a Czechoslovak-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served overseas as a staff sergeant with IPW Team 71, attached to the 28th Infantry Division. Teammates included 2nd Lt. (32174350)|Robert G.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* 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)
* 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)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-21 (1 post)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-21 (1 post)

Latest revision as of 05:30, 16 September 2026

Record status: unconfirmed. Class-roster match confidence is medium. Correct the infobox if you have a source, and note it on talk.
Ernest Fischl
Personal details
Born1911
Died1954
NativityCzechoslovakia
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN01325829
RankStaff Sergeant
Camp RitchieClass 8 (17 May – 16 July 1943)
Section5A
TeamIPW 71
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Ernest Fischl (1911–1954) was a Ritchie Boy (from Czechoslovakia) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served with IPW Team 71.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Ernest Fischl (1911–1954) was a Czechoslovak-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served overseas as a staff sergeant with IPW Team 71, attached to the 28th Infantry Division. Teammates included 2nd Lt. (32174350)|Robert G.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 43
Class_ASN 31145401
Class_Name FISCHL, Ernest
match_method pass2_unique_name
row_source both

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)
  • Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-21 (1 post)