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'''Robert G. Gould''' (1915–1945) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served with IPW Team 71; 130.
'''[[Gould, Robert G. (32174350)|Robert G. Gould]]''' (1915–1945) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 11|class 11]] and served with [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]]; 130.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
I'm saddened to report the recent passing of another Ritchie Boy. Eric Hess, who was born in Germany on October 28, 1924 died on March 15, 2022 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Ritchie Boy Hess joined the US Army on April 29, 1943 as a private. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. RB Eric Hess was assigned to IPW Team 71, which was attached to the 28th Infantry Division. His teammates included: Lt. Zachary Metz Class 16 Lt. Ernest Fischl Class 8 T/Sgt Robert Gould Class 11 S/Sgt Hans Adler Class 9 T/3 Gerald Schlesinger Class 11 T/5 Eric Hess Class 11
He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. On 29 April 1944, MITC Special Orders No. 103 listed him as Master Sergeant (asst interrogator) with [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]], relieved from [[Camp Ritchie]] and ordered to Camp Shanks, New York, on 2 May 1944. On 23 May 1944, Hq MIS ETOUSA Special Orders No. 135 placed [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]] on detached service with FID. On 2 June 1944, Hq MIS ETOUSA Special Orders No. 145 attached [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]] to Third U.S. Army for duty with 28th Infantry Division.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
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* Born 1915 Born in Germany. Religion: Jewish.
* Buried in Henri-Chapelle.
* 29 April 1944 — MITC Special Orders No. 103: Master Sergeant, Asst Interrogator, [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]]; relieved Camp Ritchie, WP Camp Shanks, N.Y., 2 May 1944.
* 22 May 1944 — Replacement Depot No. 2 SO #125: Master Sergeant with [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]]; assigned Hq MIS ETOUSA for duty with FID; proceed APO 887.
* 23 May 1944 — Hq MIS ETOUSA SO 135: Master Sergeant on [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]]; placed on DS with FID (eff. 22 May 1944).
* 2 June 1944 — Hq MIS ETOUSA SO 145: [[Team IPW 71|IPW Team 71]] relieved from FID DS; attached Third U.S. Army for duty with 28th Infantry Division (proceed ~5 June 1944).
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* [[:File:SO_145_MIS_ETOUSA_2_June_1944_p1.jpg|Hq MIS ETOUSA Special Orders No. 145 (extract), 2 June 1944 — page 1]] / [[:File:SO_145_MIS_ETOUSA_2_June_1944_p2.jpg|page 2]] (relieved FID DS; attached Third U.S. Army units)
* [[:File:SO_135_MIS_ETOUSA_23_May_1944_p1.jpg|Hq MIS ETOUSA Special Orders No. 135 (extract), 23 May 1944 — page 1]] / [[:File:SO_135_MIS_ETOUSA_23_May_1944_p2.jpg|page 2]] (IPW Teams 62–74 placed on DS with FID)
* [[:File:SO_125_RD2_SOS_ETOUSA_22_May_1944_p1.jpg|Replacement Depot No. 2 SO #125 (extract), 22 May 1944 — page 1]] / [[:File:SO_125_RD2_SOS_ETOUSA_22_May_1944_p2.jpg|page 2]] (IPW teams → Hq MIS ETOUSA / FID, APO 887)
* [[:File:MITC_SO_103_29_April_1944_p1_teams.jpg|MITC Special Orders No. 103 (extract), 29 April 1944 — page 1]] / [[:File:MITC_SO_103_29_April_1944_p2_teams.jpg|page 2]] (teams relieved Camp Ritchie; WP Camp Shanks, N.Y., 2 May 1944)
* 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)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-21 (1 post)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-21 (1 post)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Robert G. Gould for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Gould, Robert G. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ROBERT G. GOULD.docx)

Latest revision as of 02:59, 20 September 2026

Robert G. Gould
Personal details
Born1915
Germany
Died15 March 2022
Lakewood
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32174350
RankMaster Sergeant
Rank at RitchieTechnical Sergeant
Camp RitchieClass 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943)
Section5A
Unit / division28th Infantry Division
TeamsIPW 71, IPW 130
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Robert G. Gould (1915–1945) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served with IPW Team 71; 130.

Biography[edit | edit source]

He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. On 29 April 1944, MITC Special Orders No. 103 listed him as Master Sergeant (asst interrogator) with IPW Team 71, relieved from Camp Ritchie and ordered to Camp Shanks, New York, on 2 May 1944. On 23 May 1944, Hq MIS ETOUSA Special Orders No. 135 placed IPW Team 71 on detached service with FID. On 2 June 1944, Hq MIS ETOUSA Special Orders No. 145 attached IPW Team 71 to Third U.S. Army for duty with 28th Infantry Division.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • 28th Inf

Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 30
Class_ASN 32174350
Class_Name GOULD, Robert G.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 1915 Born in Germany. Religion: Jewish.
  • Buried in Henri-Chapelle.
  • 29 April 1944 — MITC Special Orders No. 103: Master Sergeant, Asst Interrogator, IPW Team 71; relieved Camp Ritchie, WP Camp Shanks, N.Y., 2 May 1944.
  • 22 May 1944 — Replacement Depot No. 2 SO #125: Master Sergeant with IPW Team 71; assigned Hq MIS ETOUSA for duty with FID; proceed APO 887.
  • 23 May 1944 — Hq MIS ETOUSA SO 135: Master Sergeant on IPW Team 71; placed on DS with FID (eff. 22 May 1944).
  • 2 June 1944 — Hq MIS ETOUSA SO 145: IPW Team 71 relieved from FID DS; attached Third U.S. Army for duty with 28th Infantry Division (proceed ~5 June 1944).

Sources[edit | edit source]