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'''Morton Gerson''' (born 1908) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Morton enlisted at New York City, New York. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
In 1942, he attended Post-graduate trade school. In July 1943 he served as clerk-typist (Cpl rating). He Graduated college CCNY (BS, Economics). Worked as dress cutter. On 6 May 1943, Became naturalized citizen, Camp Breckenridge, KY. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* 2/14/44 | * 2/14/44 | ||
* Transferred from Class 15 | * Transferred from Class 15 | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 17 November 1908 in Austria; Religion: Jewish. | |||
* 27 October 1942 — Entered Army in NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32543891). | |||
* 6 May 1943 — Became naturalized citizen, Camp Breckenridge, KY. | |||
* July 1943 — Served as clerk-typist (Cpl rating). | |||
* Placed with six-man IPW Team 111 assigned to Military Intelligence. | |||
* Service (MIS) Headquarters (Rank: T/5). | |||
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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 Morton Gerson for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Gerson, Morton for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: MORTON GERSON.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 05:46, 16 September 2026
| Morton Gerson | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1908 Austria |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32543891 |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 15 (4 January – 3 March 1944) |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Morton Gerson (born 1908) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Morton enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1942, he attended Post-graduate trade school. In July 1943 he served as clerk-typist (Cpl rating). He Graduated college CCNY (BS, Economics). Worked as dress cutter. On 6 May 1943, Became naturalized citizen, Camp Breckenridge, KY.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 2/14/44
- Transferred from Class 15
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Nara ASN | 32543891 |
| Nara Name | GERSON MORTON |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 5 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 271042 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | BI |
| Nara Branch Code | 0 |
| Branch | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| 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 | N2 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 8 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 627 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 67 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 151 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 17 November 1908 in Austria; Religion: Jewish.
- 27 October 1942 — Entered Army in NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32543891).
- 6 May 1943 — Became naturalized citizen, Camp Breckenridge, KY.
- July 1943 — Served as clerk-typist (Cpl rating).
- Placed with six-man IPW Team 111 assigned to Military Intelligence.
- Service (MIS) Headquarters (Rank: T/5).
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 Morton Gerson for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Gerson, Morton for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: MORTON GERSON.doc)