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'''Hugh D. Jones''' (1919–1944) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 9]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
From 1941 to 1942, Jones attended University of Wisconsin (1 year). Hugh attended University of Wisconsin (BS, Agriculture) ROTC. Worked as tire salesman. On 15 October 1943, Completed graduate class in PI. He served as observer in small observation plane to direct tank and. He buried in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy. | |||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 26 March 1919 in Racine, Wisconsin. | |||
* 20 April 1943 — Promoted to 1st Lt. | |||
* 30 October 1943 — Promoted to Captain. | |||
* Buried in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy. | |||
* Enlisted as 2nd Lt (ASN: 0463994). | |||
* Served with PI Team 16 attached to 2nd Armored Division. | |||
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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 Hugh D. Jones for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Jones, Hugh D. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HUGH D. JONES.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 12:49, 1 September 2026
| Hugh D. Jones | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1919 Racine, Wisconsin |
| Died | 1944 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Infantry |
| ASN | 0463994 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Rank at Ritchie | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 9 (21 June – 18 August 1943) |
| Section | 1A |
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Hugh D. Jones (1919–1944) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 9.
Biography[edit | edit source]
From 1941 to 1942, Jones attended University of Wisconsin (1 year). Hugh attended University of Wisconsin (BS, Agriculture) ROTC. Worked as tire salesman. On 15 October 1943, Completed graduate class in PI. He served as observer in small observation plane to direct tank and. He buried in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- BS 8/31/1944
- PI 16
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
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| Approx Age at Death | 25 |
| Class_ASN | 0.463994 |
| Class_Name | JONES, Hugh D. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 26 March 1919 in Racine, Wisconsin.
- 20 April 1943 — Promoted to 1st Lt.
- 30 October 1943 — Promoted to Captain.
- Buried in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy.
- Enlisted as 2nd Lt (ASN: 0463994).
- Served with PI Team 16 attached to 2nd Armored 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 Hugh D. Jones for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Jones, Hugh D. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HUGH D. JONES.doc)