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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Walter attended Princeton University (BSE 1934; ChE 1934). He worked as Chemical Engineer.
Walter attended Princeton University (BSE 1934; ChE 1934). He worked as Chemical Engineer.
Pflaumer trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 10). He was assigned to IPW Team 26 attached to 9th Infantry Division.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==

Latest revision as of 02:59, 16 September 2026

Walter H. Pflaumer
Personal details
Born1912
United States
Died1986
NativityUnited States
ReligionProtestant
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceChemical Warfare Service
ASN0918342
RankFirst Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 10 (23 July – 20 September 1943)
Section5A
TeamIPW 26
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Walter H. Pflaumer (1912–1986) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 10.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Walter attended Princeton University (BSE 1934; ChE 1934). He worked as Chemical Engineer.

Pflaumer trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 10). He was assigned to IPW Team 26 attached to 9th Infantry Division.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • PI 32?

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 74
Class_ASN 918342
Class_Name PFLAUMER, Walter H.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 12 August 1912 in U.S.
  • c7/23/1943 Arrived at Camp Ritchie as 1st Lt (ASN: 0198342).
  • Assigned to IPW Team 26 attached to 9th Infantry Division.

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)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Walter H. Pflaumer for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Pflaumer, Walter H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WALTER H. PFLAUMER.doc)