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'''Alfred Andrew Eden''' (1923&ndash;2015) was a United States Army Private who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 10]]. Alfred enlisted at New York City, New York.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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Alfred was drafted into the Army in 1943 and became a naturalized US Citizen at the convenience of the US Government. He his ability to speak Hungarian, German, French, and English made him a perfect candidate to become a member of military intelligence, (OSS).


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* ""OSS """"An Untold War Story""""""
* OSS
* Civil Life
* An Untold War Story


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== Timeline ==
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* Born 25 April 1923 in Budapest, Hungary.
* 12 March 1943 — Drafted into Army in NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32861221).
* 23 September 1943 — Graduated with Class 10 (German).
* He was drafted into the Army in 1943 and became a naturalized US Citizen at the convenience of the US Government.
* 9th Infantry Division (?).
* Armored Division.
* Joined OSS.
* No OSS records available at NARA.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* 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 Alfred Andrew Eden for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
 
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Eden, Alfred Andrew for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRED EDEN.doc)

Latest revision as of 05:18, 16 September 2026

Alfred Andrew Eden
Personal details
Birth nameFred
Born1923
Budapest, Hungary
Died2015
NativityHungary
ReligionCatholic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32861221
RankPrivate
Camp RitchieClass 10 (23 July – 20 September 1943)
Section5E
EnlistedNew York City, New York
TeamIPW 38
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Alfred Andrew Eden (1923–2015) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 10. Alfred enlisted at New York City, New York.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Alfred was drafted into the Army in 1943 and became a naturalized US Citizen at the convenience of the US Government. He his ability to speak Hungarian, German, French, and English made him a perfect candidate to become a member of military intelligence, (OSS).

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • OSS
  • An Untold War Story

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 92
Nara ASN 32861221
Nara Name EDEN ALFRED A
Nara State 53
Nara County 35
Nara POE 2364
Nara DOE 120343
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 N3
Nara Year of Birth 23
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 105
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 80
Nara Weight (lbs) 115
Class_ASN 32861221
Class_Name EDEN, Alfred A.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 25 April 1923 in Budapest, Hungary.
  • 12 March 1943 — Drafted into Army in NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32861221).
  • 23 September 1943 — Graduated with Class 10 (German).
  • He was drafted into the Army in 1943 and became a naturalized US Citizen at the convenience of the US Government.
  • 9th Infantry Division (?).
  • Armored Division.
  • Joined OSS.
  • No OSS records available at NARA.

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 Alfred Andrew Eden for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Eden, Alfred Andrew for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRED EDEN.doc)