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|first=Arthur | |first=Arthur | ||
|alias=Fischl | |alias=Arthur Fischl; Fischl; Fischel | ||
|class_section=5C | |class_section=5C | ||
|class_rank= | |class_rank=Private | ||
|birth_year=1910 | |birth_year=1910 | ||
|death_year=1976 | |death_year=1976 | ||
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|state=NEW YORK | |state=NEW YORK | ||
|overseas=Y | |overseas=Y | ||
|rank_final= | |rank_final=Private | ||
|certificate=8649 | |certificate=8649 | ||
|education=4 years of high school | |education=4 years of high school | ||
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|class_display=21 | |class_display=21 | ||
|birth_place=Austria | |birth_place=Austria | ||
|teams=MII 487-G | |||
|photo=Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait.jpg | |||
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'''Arthur Field''' (1910–1976) was | '''Arthur Field''' (1910–1976), born Arthur Fischl, was an Austrian-born Jewish Ritchie Boy (roster [[Class 21]]; ASN 32944674) who served as a document examiner with Third Army. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Arthur Field was born in 1910 in Austria as Arthur Fischl. He later emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the Army at Albany, New York, on 14 September 1943 as a private (ASN 32944674). | |||
Field trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland (roster [[Class 21]]; family sources also associate him with Class 22). NARA personal-history material notes his name change from Fischl and German-language course attendance. He was assigned as a document examiner attached to Third Army rather than to a numbered IPW, MII, OB, or PI team, and was later promoted to staff sergeant. | |||
Field died in 1976. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* | * A second Classes 1–31 roster row listed '''Fischl, Arthur (332944674)''' (Class 22, section 5B, PFC) — same man as '''Arthur Field (32944674)''' (born Fischl / Fischel; NARA ASN 32944674). The Fischl ASN appears corrupt (extra digit vs 32944674). Canonical page keeps roster Class '''21'''; Class 22 association remains a research note only. Duplicate page retired. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<div class="soldier-gallery"> | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="140px"> | |||
Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait.jpg|Arthur Field (Fischl) in uniform (RB Archive). | |||
Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait_alt.jpg|Arthur Field (Fischl) wartime portrait (RB Archive). | |||
Arthur_Field_32944674_portrait_01.jpg|Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive). | |||
Arthur_Field_32944674_portrait_02.jpg|Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive). | |||
Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_personal_history.jpg|NARA personal history excerpt noting name change from Fischl; MITC Camp Ritchie (RB Archive). | |||
Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_service_record.jpg|Service record listing MITC Camp Ritchie student (RB Archive). | |||
</gallery> | |||
</div> | |||
== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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<div class="soldier-timeline-body"> | <div class="soldier-timeline-body"> | ||
* | * 1910 — Born in Austria as Arthur Fischl. | ||
* | * 14 September 1943 — Enlisted at Albany, New York, as Pvt (ASN 32944674). | ||
* Trained at Camp Ritchie (roster Class 21; family/Fold3 sources say Class 22). | |||
* Assigned as document examiner attached to Third Army (not a numbered IPW/MII team). | |||
* Promoted to S/Sgt. | * Promoted to S/Sgt. | ||
* 1976 — Died. | |||
</div> | </div> | ||
</div><div style="clear: both;"></div> | </div><div style="clear: both;"></div> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* RB Archive packet (Arthur Field / Fischl): portraits; Camp Ritchie certificate; NARA personal-history / service scans ([[:File:Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_personal_history.jpg|name-change card]]). | |||
* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/86649014/arthur-field Fold3 memorial: Arthur Field] (born Fischl; Ritchie Boy; document examiner, Third Army). | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | ||
Latest revision as of 02:42, 18 September 2026
| Arthur Field | |
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Arthur Fischl Fischl Fischel |
| Born | 1910 Austria |
| Died | 1976 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32944674 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 21 (21 July – 18 September 1944) |
| Section | 5C |
| Enlisted | Albany, New York |
| Team | MII 487-G |
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Arthur Field (1910–1976), born Arthur Fischl, was an Austrian-born Jewish Ritchie Boy (roster Class 21; ASN 32944674) who served as a document examiner with Third Army.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Arthur Field was born in 1910 in Austria as Arthur Fischl. He later emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the Army at Albany, New York, on 14 September 1943 as a private (ASN 32944674).
Field trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland (roster Class 21; family sources also associate him with Class 22). NARA personal-history material notes his name change from Fischl and German-language course attendance. He was assigned as a document examiner attached to Third Army rather than to a numbered IPW, MII, OB, or PI team, and was later promoted to staff sergeant.
Field died in 1976.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- A second Classes 1–31 roster row listed Fischl, Arthur (332944674) (Class 22, section 5B, PFC) — same man as Arthur Field (32944674) (born Fischl / Fischel; NARA ASN 32944674). The Fischl ASN appears corrupt (extra digit vs 32944674). Canonical page keeps roster Class 21; Class 22 association remains a research note only. Duplicate page retired.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Arthur Field (Fischl) in uniform (RB Archive). -
Arthur Field (Fischl) wartime portrait (RB Archive). -
Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive). -
Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive). -
NARA personal history excerpt noting name change from Fischl; MITC Camp Ritchie (RB Archive). -
Service record listing MITC Camp Ritchie student (RB Archive).
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 66 |
| Nara ASN | 32944674 |
| Nara Name | FIELD ARTHUR |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 111 |
| Nara POE | 2302 |
| Nara DOE | 140943 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| 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 | 10 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 170 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 0 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 0 |
| Class_ASN | 32944674 |
| Class_Name | FISCHEL, Arthur |
| match_method | pass2_asn_first |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 1910 — Born in Austria as Arthur Fischl.
- 14 September 1943 — Enlisted at Albany, New York, as Pvt (ASN 32944674).
- Trained at Camp Ritchie (roster Class 21; family/Fold3 sources say Class 22).
- Assigned as document examiner attached to Third Army (not a numbered IPW/MII team).
- Promoted to S/Sgt.
- 1976 — Died.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- RB Archive packet (Arthur Field / Fischl): portraits; Camp Ritchie certificate; NARA personal-history / service scans (name-change card).
- Fold3 memorial: Arthur Field (born Fischl; Ritchie Boy; document examiner, Third Army).
- 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 Arthur Field for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Field, Arthur for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ARTHUR FIELD.docx)