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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
The Grandson of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck is seeking information about his Grandfather's World War II service. M Sgt Herbert Fleck was the Chief Clerk of Order of Battle Team #54 and was attached to the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division. The Bronze Star citation for Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck reads that he "...arranged and presented in a logical form much valuable information pertaining to the German Army.
We don't have any information on him but he had a great career after his army service in the medical field, especially at Yale University.


M Sgt Fleck's skill, efficiency and devotion to duty are commensurate with the highest ideas of the armed services. Attached is an excerpt from the General Orders of May 29, 1945 from the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division recognizing Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck and several other colleagues for the award of the Bronze Star medal. This is also a photo of RB Herbert Fleck.
In March 1942, he as S/Sgt, served as Mess Sergeant with 73rd Evacuation Hospital. In November 1942, he as T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk with 73rd Evacuation Hospital. Now, I am sharing with you a citation he received awarding him the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Luxembourg, Germany and Austria from December 9, 1944 to May 9, 1945.


Here are some additional photos of Ritchie Boy Herbert Fleck. As if this story wasn't enough, it turns out that Herbert's brother, Stephen Fleck, was also a Ritchie Boy! One last photo of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck in a rare, relaxing moment in the field.
He worked as statistician (adding machines, comptometers, etc). He shared some important documents with us. He has produced on-call data concerning the organization, strength, and armament and tactics of enemy units attempting to oppose the advance of the 80th Infantry Division.


He shared some important documents with us. He has produced on-call data concerning the organization, strength, and armament and tactics of enemy units attempting to oppose the advance of the 80th Infantry Division. In addition, he served in a superior manner as an interpreter for the Division Commander in obtaining the surrender of Lieutenant General Black (sic) and his Sixth German Army.
In addition, he served in a superior manner as an interpreter for the Division Commander in obtaining the surrender of Lieutenant General Black (sic) and his Sixth German Army.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
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== Timeline ==
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* Born 29 September 1914 in Germany.
* 4 September 1941 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen in Chicago.
* 16 September 1941 — Enlisted as Pvt (ASN: 36048143) in Chicago.
* 3 March 1944 — Graduated with Class 15. “Not Rec – German”.
* 24 May 1944 — Promoted to M/Sgt.
* 29 May 1945 — Awarded Bronze Star Medal.
* September 1941 — Basic training with 85th Infantry division.
* March 1942 — As S/Sgt, served as Mess Sergeant with 73rd Evacuation Hospital.
* November 1942 — As T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk with 73rd Evacuation Hospital.
* Assigned as O/C of OB Team 34 attached to 80th Infantry.
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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 2021-05-09 (5 posts)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-09 (5 posts)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Herbert Fleck for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Fleck, Herbert for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HERBERT FLECK.doc)

Latest revision as of 05:31, 16 September 2026

Herbert Fleck
Herbert Fleck
Personal details
Birth nameRobert Typo
Born1914
Germany
Died1999
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
AwardsBronze Star Medal
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN36048143
RankSergeant
Rank at RitchieTechnical Sergeant
Camp RitchieClass 15 (4 January – 3 March 1944)
Section5A
EnlistedChicago, Illinois
Awards and honors
Bronze Star Medal
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Herbert Fleck (1914–1999) was a Ritchie Boy (born Robert (typo)?; from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 15.

Biography[edit | edit source]

We don't have any information on him but he had a great career after his army service in the medical field, especially at Yale University.

In March 1942, he as S/Sgt, served as Mess Sergeant with 73rd Evacuation Hospital. In November 1942, he as T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk with 73rd Evacuation Hospital. Now, I am sharing with you a citation he received awarding him the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Luxembourg, Germany and Austria from December 9, 1944 to May 9, 1945.

He worked as statistician (adding machines, comptometers, etc). He shared some important documents with us. He has produced on-call data concerning the organization, strength, and armament and tactics of enemy units attempting to oppose the advance of the 80th Infantry Division.

In addition, he served in a superior manner as an interpreter for the Division Commander in obtaining the surrender of Lieutenant General Black (sic) and his Sixth German Army.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • Also PG Class OB 11
  • 14th Armored Div
  • OB 34

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 85
Nara ASN 36048143
Nara Name FLECK HERBERT
Nara State 1
Nara County 31
Nara POE 6120
Nara DOE 160941
Nara Grade Alpha PVT
Nara Grade Code 8
Nara Branch Alpha BI
Nara Branch Code 0
Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Nara Term or Enlistment 7
Term of enlistment Enlistment for the Philippine Department
Defer. Date 0
Nara Source 0
Nara Nativity N1
Nara Year of Birth 14
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 6
Nara Civilian Occupation 101
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 68
Nara Weight (lbs) 136
Class_ASN 36048143
Class_Name FLECK, Herbert
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Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 29 September 1914 in Germany.
  • 4 September 1941 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen in Chicago.
  • 16 September 1941 — Enlisted as Pvt (ASN: 36048143) in Chicago.
  • 3 March 1944 — Graduated with Class 15. “Not Rec – German”.
  • 24 May 1944 — Promoted to M/Sgt.
  • 29 May 1945 — Awarded Bronze Star Medal.
  • September 1941 — Basic training with 85th Infantry division.
  • March 1942 — As S/Sgt, served as Mess Sergeant with 73rd Evacuation Hospital.
  • November 1942 — As T/Sgt, served as Chief Clerk with 73rd Evacuation Hospital.
  • Assigned as O/C of OB Team 34 attached to 80th Infantry.

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 2021-05-09 (5 posts)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Herbert Fleck for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Fleck, Herbert for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HERBERT FLECK.doc)
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