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'''[[Gerst, Eric | '''[[Gerst, Eric Frank (32416739)|Eric Frank Gerst]]''' (23 March 1918 – 21 June 2011) was a Nuremberg-born Ritchie Boy ([[:Category:Class 21|Class 21]]) who served as a master sergeant with the 63rd Infantry Division in Europe. | ||
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* 1937 — Emigrated to the United States; American Bemberg Corp., Tennessee. | * 1937 — Emigrated to the United States; American Bemberg Corp., Tennessee. | ||
* 1942 — ''New York Times'' letter on refugee enlistment; enlisted; radio training, Sioux Falls; married Dawn Idarius. | * 1942 — ''New York Times'' letter on refugee enlistment; enlisted; radio training, Sioux Falls; married Dawn Idarius. | ||
* 1944–1945 — 63rd Infantry Division, France and Germany; master sergeant. | * 1944–1945 — 63rd Infantry Division, France and Germany; master sergeant. | ||
* 1949 onward — Burlington Industries menswear management; lived Port Washington, New York; from 2001 Venice, Florida. | * 1949 onward — Burlington Industries menswear management; lived Port Washington, New York; from 2001 Venice, Florida. | ||
* 2002 — Dawn Gerst died. | * 2002 — Dawn Gerst died. | ||
* 21 June 2011 — Died in Venice, Florida. | * 21 June 2011 — Died in Venice, Florida. | ||
* Camp Ritchie Class 21 — Intelligence training. | |||
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