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'''Herbert H. Cohn''' was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 2]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
On 23 May 1945, Cohn served as Chief interpreter at the surrender of the Nazi High Command. He attended University of Heidelberg – graduated as Lawyer. Herbert attended University of Heidelberg – graduate. Worked as Telegraph Operator and Office Manager. In 1939, Became naturalized citizen. As Captain, served as Officer in charge of MFIU-1. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Also 32116685 Pvt FH | * Also 32116685 Pvt FH | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 30 May 1907 in Magdeburg, Germany. | |||
* 1939 — Became naturalized citizen. | |||
* 29 April 1941 — Enlisted at Jamaica NY as Pvt (ASN 32116685). | |||
* 17 October 1942 — Graduated Class 2 (IPW Ge) as 1st Lt. Rating: Chief Interrogator. | |||
* October 1942 — Graduated Class 2 (IPW Ge) as 1st Lt. Rating: Chief Interrogator. | |||
* 6 February 1943 — Assigned to Staff and Faculty. | |||
* 23 May 1945 — Served as Chief interpreter at the surrender of the Nazi High Command. | |||
* As Captain, served as Officer in charge of MFIU-1. | |||
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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 Herbert H. Cohn for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Cohn, Herbert H. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HERBERT H. COHN.doc) | |||