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|specialty=German document examiner; radio operator | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
HAUSER was born in Austria in 1911 | HAUSER was born in Austria in 1911. | ||
He graduated in August 16, 1944 as a German Document Examiner. | |||
On July 31, 1942 he enlisted at Fort Jay (Governor’s Island, NY) as Pvt (ASN: 32417389) Frank completed his Basic training at Camp Croft SC on November 6, 1942 and became a naturalized U.S. | |||
He studied to be a Radio Operator with the 61st Signal Radio Intercept Company and in June 1944 was transferred to Camp Ritchie. He was released from Camp Ritchie on September 18, 1944 and traveled to Camp Kilmer where he embarked via RMS Queen Mary. Sharon Delaney has provided these additional documents about Ritchie Boy Frank Hauser that refer to his being inducted into the Army at Camp Croft in South Carolina, attended ASTU training in Denver, and finally was sent to the the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie. | |||
Hauser (1911-1993) S/Sgt Norman Wagner (1921-1999) T/3 Sigurd Swenson (1922-2006) T/5 William Thatcher (1914-1989) Ritchie Boy Frank Hauser was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations against Nazi Germany during the Rhineland Campaign. Ritchie Boy Hauser sailed to the United States from Liverpool on the SS Georgic and arrived to the United States on March 27, 1940. In September 4, 1944 he was promoted to S/Sgt. | |||
He arrived in Scotland on September 25, 1944. | He arrived in Scotland on September 25, 1944. Frank ___ Worked in belt factory. He emigrated to the United States and found work as a leather belt maker. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Four service and personal-history cards are now reflected in the biography and infobox. | |||
* A separate Bronze Star certificate documents the decoration and Rhineland Campaign service. | |||
== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 4 October 1911 in Austria. | |||
* 6 November 1942 — Naturalized as U. | |||
* 16 August 1944 — Graduated Class 20. Classified as Documents Examiner. | |||
* 4 September 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt. | |||
* Assigned to IPW Team 140 attached to 9th Army. | |||
* Entered Class 20 (German). | |||
* ___ Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32417389). | |||
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</div><div style="clear: both;"></div> | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | ||
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* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-04-20 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-04-20 (1 post) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-07-04 (2 posts) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-07-04 (2 posts) | ||
* [[:File:1906949665993612.jpg|OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1906949665993612.jpg]] | |||
* [[:File:1775827892439124.jpg|OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1775827892439124.jpg]] | |||
* [[:File:1907097249312187.jpg|OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1907097249312187.jpg]] | |||
* [[:File:1907097262645519.jpg|OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1907097262645519.jpg]] | |||
* [[:File:1775821509106429.jpg|Hauser Bronze Star Medal certificate]] | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Frank C. Hauser for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Hauser, Frank C. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRANK C. HAUSER.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 06:09, 16 September 2026
| Frank C. Hauser | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1911 Austria |
| Died | 1993 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32417389 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 20 (19 June – 16 August 1944) |
| Section | 5C |
| Enlisted | Ft Jay Governors Island, New York |
| Specialty | German document examiner; radio operator |
| Team | IPW 140 |
Awards and honors
|
| Bronze Star Medal |
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Frank C. Hauser (1911–1993) was a Ritchie Boy (from Austria; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 20 and served with IPW Team 140.
Biography[edit | edit source]
HAUSER was born in Austria in 1911.
He graduated in August 16, 1944 as a German Document Examiner.
On July 31, 1942 he enlisted at Fort Jay (Governor’s Island, NY) as Pvt (ASN: 32417389) Frank completed his Basic training at Camp Croft SC on November 6, 1942 and became a naturalized U.S.
He studied to be a Radio Operator with the 61st Signal Radio Intercept Company and in June 1944 was transferred to Camp Ritchie. He was released from Camp Ritchie on September 18, 1944 and traveled to Camp Kilmer where he embarked via RMS Queen Mary. Sharon Delaney has provided these additional documents about Ritchie Boy Frank Hauser that refer to his being inducted into the Army at Camp Croft in South Carolina, attended ASTU training in Denver, and finally was sent to the the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie.
Hauser (1911-1993) S/Sgt Norman Wagner (1921-1999) T/3 Sigurd Swenson (1922-2006) T/5 William Thatcher (1914-1989) Ritchie Boy Frank Hauser was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations against Nazi Germany during the Rhineland Campaign. Ritchie Boy Hauser sailed to the United States from Liverpool on the SS Georgic and arrived to the United States on March 27, 1940. In September 4, 1944 he was promoted to S/Sgt.
He arrived in Scotland on September 25, 1944. Frank ___ Worked in belt factory. He emigrated to the United States and found work as a leather belt maker.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Four service and personal-history cards are now reflected in the biography and infobox.
- A separate Bronze Star certificate documents the decoration and Rhineland Campaign service.
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 82 |
| Nara ASN | 32417389 |
| Nara Name | HAUSER FRANK C |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2327 |
| Nara DOE | 310742 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | N2 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 11 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 627 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 64 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 144 |
| Class_ASN | 32417389 |
| Class_Name | HAUSER, Frank |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 4 October 1911 in Austria.
- 6 November 1942 — Naturalized as U.
- 16 August 1944 — Graduated Class 20. Classified as Documents Examiner.
- 4 September 1944 — Promoted to S/Sgt.
- Assigned to IPW Team 140 attached to 9th Army.
- Entered Class 20 (German).
- ___ Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32417389).
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 2018-03-14 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-03-16 (3 posts)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-04-20 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2018-07-04 (2 posts)
- OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1906949665993612.jpg
- OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1775827892439124.jpg
- OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1907097249312187.jpg
- OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 1907097262645519.jpg
- Hauser Bronze Star Medal certificate
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Frank C. Hauser for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Hauser, Frank C. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRANK C. HAUSER.doc)
