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|birth_year=1922 | |birth_year=1922 | ||
|death_year=2002 | |death_year=2002 | ||
|nativity= | |nativity=Germany | ||
|religion= | |religion=Jewish | ||
|enlistment_place=NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK | |enlistment_place=NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK | ||
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|date_arrive=8/23/43 | |date_arrive=8/23/43 | ||
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|birth_place=Berlin, Germany | |||
|birth_date=28 November 1922 | |||
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'''Jack A. Caminer''' (1922–2002) was a United States Army Private who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 11]]. Jack enlisted at New York City, New York. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Jack graduated from School of Optics, Brooklyn, NY. He was born on November 28, 1922 in Berlin where his father was the attorney for a Jewish bank. He worked as general clerk; Ground and polished lenses. He in 1945 he returned to Germany as a soldier in the American army and participated in the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp. He hermann's sister who was married to a Christian survived in Berlin. He shortly after returning home he married Frances Hoytash. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* 3rd MRBC ??? | * 3rd MRBC ??? | ||
* Liberation of Ohrdruf | * Liberation of Ohrdruf | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 19 May 1943 — Drafted into Army at NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32272853). | |||
* 8 September 1943 — Became naturalized U. | |||
* 23 October 1943 — Graduated Class 11 (German). Classified as Document Examiner. | |||
* 11 December 1943 — Graduated Order of Battle Class 8. | |||
* In 1945 — He returned to Germany as a soldier in the American army and participated in the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp. | |||
* Attached to 80th Infantry Division (80th CIC). | |||
* Hermann's sister who was married to a Christian survived in Berlin. | |||
* Joined Mobile Radio Broadcast Company 3 (MRBC3). | |||
* Shortly after returning home he married Frances Hoytash. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Jack A. Caminer for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Caminer, Jack A. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JACK A. CAMINER.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 04:39, 16 September 2026
| Jack A. Caminer | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 November 1922 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 2002 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| ASN | 32272853 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943) |
| Section | 5C |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
{{Needs source}}, or explain disagreements on talk. Baseline import notes: About the data.
Jack A. Caminer (1922–2002) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 11. Jack enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Jack graduated from School of Optics, Brooklyn, NY. He was born on November 28, 1922 in Berlin where his father was the attorney for a Jewish bank. He worked as general clerk; Ground and polished lenses. He in 1945 he returned to Germany as a soldier in the American army and participated in the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp. He hermann's sister who was married to a Christian survived in Berlin. He shortly after returning home he married Frances Hoytash.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 80th CIC Det (80th Inf)
- 3rd MRBC ???
- Liberation of Ohrdruf
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| MRBC3 | 3 |
| Approx Age at Death | 80 |
| Nara ASN | 32272853 |
| Nara Name | CAMINER JACK A |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 190543 |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 22 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 6 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 105 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 0 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 152 |
| Class_ASN | 32272853 |
| Class_Name | Caminer, Jack A. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 19 May 1943 — Drafted into Army at NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32272853).
- 8 September 1943 — Became naturalized U.
- 23 October 1943 — Graduated Class 11 (German). Classified as Document Examiner.
- 11 December 1943 — Graduated Order of Battle Class 8.
- In 1945 — He returned to Germany as a soldier in the American army and participated in the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp.
- Attached to 80th Infantry Division (80th CIC).
- Hermann's sister who was married to a Christian survived in Berlin.
- Joined Mobile Radio Broadcast Company 3 (MRBC3).
- Shortly after returning home he married Frances Hoytash.
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 Jack A. Caminer for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Caminer, Jack A. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JACK A. CAMINER.doc)