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'''Emil H. Chimot''' (1902–1983) was a | '''Emil H. Chimot''' (14 March 1902–1983) was a French-born Ritchie Boy ([[Class 3]]) who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]] after enlisting from Battle Creek, Michigan. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Emil H. Chimot was born on 14 March 1902 in Paris, France. He married Louise Briton in Paris in 1923; the couple settled in Battle Creek, Michigan, about 1927, where he worked as laundry manager at Leila Hospital. | |||
Chimot enlisted on 2 July 1942 and was promoted from private to sergeant before transfer from Savannah, Illinois, to [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland ([[Class 3]]), for Military Intelligence Training Center duty (reported address: M.I.T. Co., 2nd Infantry, Training Battalion). He completed U.S. Citizenship qualifications in 1942. He died in 1983. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Emil_Chimot_16033877_Battle_Creek_Enquirer_1942-11-08.jpg|Battle Creek Enquirer, 8 November 1942 — Emil H. Chimot transferred to Camp Ritchie (RB Archive). | |||
Emil_Chimot_16033877_Battle_Creek_Enquirer_1942-11-08.pdf|Battle Creek Enquirer, 8 November 1942 (PDF) (RB Archive). | |||
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== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 14 March 1902 — Born in Paris, France. | |||
* 1923 — Married Louise Briton in Paris. | |||
* About 1927 — Settled in Battle Creek, Michigan; laundry manager, Leila Hospital. | |||
* 2 July 1942 — Enlisted; promoted to sergeant; transferred to Camp Ritchie (Class 3). | |||
* 1983 — Died. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* “Transferred to Maryland—Emil H. Chimot…,” ''Battle Creek Enquirer'', 8 November 1942 ([[:File:Emil_Chimot_16033877_Battle_Creek_Enquirer_1942-11-08.jpg|clipping]]; street address omitted). | |||
* 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 | ||
* 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) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:33, 18 September 2026
| Emil H. Chimot | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 March 1902 Paris, France |
| Died | 1983 |
| Nativity | France |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 16033877 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 3 (2 November – 23 December 1942) |
| Section | J |
| Enlisted | Ft Custer, Michigan |
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Emil H. Chimot (14 March 1902–1983) was a French-born Ritchie Boy (Class 3) who trained at Camp Ritchie after enlisting from Battle Creek, Michigan.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Emil H. Chimot was born on 14 March 1902 in Paris, France. He married Louise Briton in Paris in 1923; the couple settled in Battle Creek, Michigan, about 1927, where he worked as laundry manager at Leila Hospital.
Chimot enlisted on 2 July 1942 and was promoted from private to sergeant before transfer from Savannah, Illinois, to Camp Ritchie, Maryland (Class 3), for Military Intelligence Training Center duty (reported address: M.I.T. Co., 2nd Infantry, Training Battalion). He completed U.S. Citizenship qualifications in 1942. He died in 1983.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Battle Creek Enquirer, 8 November 1942 — Emil H. Chimot transferred to Camp Ritchie (RB Archive). -
Battle Creek Enquirer, 8 November 1942 (PDF) (RB Archive).
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 81 |
| Nara ASN | 16033877 |
| Nara Name | CHIMOT EMIL H |
| Nara State | 62 |
| Nara County | 25 |
| Nara POE | 6220 |
| Nara DOE | 10742 |
| 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 | L2 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 2 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 1 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 757 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 65 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 134 |
| Class_ASN | 16033877 |
| Class_Name | CHIMOT, Emil |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 14 March 1902 — Born in Paris, France.
- 1923 — Married Louise Briton in Paris.
- About 1927 — Settled in Battle Creek, Michigan; laundry manager, Leila Hospital.
- 2 July 1942 — Enlisted; promoted to sergeant; transferred to Camp Ritchie (Class 3).
- 1983 — Died.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- “Transferred to Maryland—Emil H. Chimot…,” Battle Creek Enquirer, 8 November 1942 (clipping; street address omitted).
- 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)