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'''Kenneth A. Kaneb''' (born 1911) was a United States Army Corporal who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 2]]. Kenneth enlisted at Worcester, Massachusetts.
'''[[Kaneb, Kenneth A. (31025646)|Kenneth Abraham Kaneb]]''' (1911 – 23 July 1999) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 2.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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Kenneth Abraham Kaneb was born on 13 November 1911 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Army in Worcester on 26 March 1941 and trained at Camp Ritchie, graduating with Class 2 on 17 October 1942. Kaneb died on 23 July 1999.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* Discharged
* Discharged
* Civil Life
* OCR (100%) of `6113386158683254.jpg` (CAMP RITCHIE, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TRAINING CENTER, Camp Ritchie).
* Sparse packet; no unit, rank progression, or postwar career is inferred.


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6113386158683254.jpg|Camp Ritchie certificate, dated 17 October 1942.
Kaneb_Kenneth_A_31025646_certificate.jpg|Camp Ritchie MITC certificate for Kenneth A. Kaneb, 17 October 1942 (RB Archive)
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* 13 November 1911 — Born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
* 26 March 1941 — Enlisted in the Army in Worcester.
* 17 October 1942 — Graduated from Camp Ritchie (Class 2).
* 23 July 1999 — Died.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* [[:File:Kaneb_Kenneth_A_31025646_certificate.jpg|Camp Ritchie MITC certificate for Kenneth A. Kaneb, 17 October 1942 (RB Archive)]]
* [[:File:6113386158683254.jpg|Camp Ritchie certificate for Kenneth A. Kaneb, dated 17 October 1942]]
* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/85473729/kenneth-a-kaneb Fold3 — Kenneth A. Kaneb memorial]
* [https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/241036-1942-military-intelligence-training-center-certificate/ US Militaria Forum — 1942 Military Intelligence Training Center certificate]
* 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 2023-02-04 (1 post)
* [[:File:6113386158683254.jpg|OCR-reviewed Facebook gallery document: 6113386158683254.jpg]]

Latest revision as of 21:59, 16 September 2026

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Kenneth Abraham Kaneb
Personal details
Born13 November 1911
Worcester, Massachusetts
Died23 July 1999
NativityUnited States
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN31025646
RankCorporal
Camp RitchieClass 2 (24 August – 17 October 1942)
EnlistedWorcester, Massachusetts
Research notes on this page are compiled from the source file and later edits. They may be unverified, incomplete, or incorrect, and should not be treated as established fact. Please correct the article or add sources on the talk page. For class-roster terms, see About the data.
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Kenneth Abraham Kaneb (1911 – 23 July 1999) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 2.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Kenneth Abraham Kaneb was born on 13 November 1911 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Army in Worcester on 26 March 1941 and trained at Camp Ritchie, graduating with Class 2 on 17 October 1942. Kaneb died on 23 July 1999.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • Discharged
  • OCR (100%) of `6113386158683254.jpg` (CAMP RITCHIE, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TRAINING CENTER, Camp Ritchie).
  • Sparse packet; no unit, rank progression, or postwar career is inferred.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Camp Ritchie certificate, dated 17 October 1942.
    Camp Ritchie certificate, dated 17 October 1942.
  • Camp Ritchie MITC certificate for Kenneth A. Kaneb, 17 October 1942 (RB Archive)
    Camp Ritchie MITC certificate for Kenneth A. Kaneb, 17 October 1942 (RB Archive)

Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Nara ASN 31025646
Nara Name KANEB KENNETH A
Nara State 13
Nara County 27
Nara POE 1392
Nara DOE 260341
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 0
Term of enlistment Unknown
Defer. Date 0
Nara Source 0
Nara Nativity 13
Nativity.1 MASSACHUSETTS
Nara Year of Birth 11
Nara Race 1
Nara Race Description White citizen
Nara Education 8
Nara Civilian Occupation 97
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 69
Nara Weight (lbs) 174
Class_Name Kaneb, Kenneth A.
match_method unique_name_no_asn
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 13 November 1911 — Born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • 26 March 1941 — Enlisted in the Army in Worcester.
  • 17 October 1942 — Graduated from Camp Ritchie (Class 2).
  • 23 July 1999 — Died.

Sources[edit | edit source]

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