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'''Frederick W. Perutz''' (1919–2022) was a Ritchie Boy (from Austria; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8.
'''[[Perutz, Frederick W. (32715877)|Frederick W. Perutz]]''' (22 May 1919 – 2022) was an Austria-born Ritchie Boy (Class 8) who rose to technical sergeant and later told his refugee-to-Army story in ''Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America''.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
We have some unfortunate news to share. We were notified this evening by Max Perutz that his grandfather, Ritchie Boy Frederick Walter Perutz passed away yesterday, December 21, 2022 at 10:10am in Montecito, California at the age of 103. Many called him Fred or Fritz, but Max called him Opa. His grandfather was 1 in a billion. 103 1/2 years old and enjoyed every second of it. May his memory be for a blessing.
Frederick W. Perutz was born on 22 May 1919 in Austria. After reaching the United States he studied photography at the New York Photo Institute and worked as a clerk examining foreign shipping documents.
 
He enlisted in February 1943, took additional basic training with the 275th Engineering Battalion in April 1943, and graduated from Camp Ritchie Class 8 on 16 July 1943 (certificate 2584). Later assignments included travel-duty recruiting at ASTP campuses (7 December 1943). He rose to technical sergeant.
 
His life story is told in the book ''Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America'', written with David Wilk. He died in 2022.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* Section V; DEML troupe
* Section V
* DEML troupe
* 4th MRBC
* 4th MRBC
* Fr
* Fr
* 5/22/1919-A
* RB Archive Facebook image set overlaps portraits already on Gallery; book citation supplied by family via Max Perutz.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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5982912415063963.jpg|Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz.
5982912891730582.jpg|Frederick W. Perutz, later-life portrait
5982912891730582.jpg|Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz.
5982912681730603.jpg|Frederick W. Perutz with Margaret Perutz
5982912681730603.jpg|Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz.
5982912481730623.jpg|Frederick W. Perutz with Margaret Perutz (formal occasion)
5982912481730623.jpg|Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz.
5982916375063567.jpg|Cover of ''Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America'' (with David Wilk)
5982916375063567.jpg|Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz.
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== Timeline ==
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* 22 May 1919 — Born in Austria.
* New York Photo Institute; shipping-documents clerk work.
* February 1943 — Enlisted as private (ASN 32715877).
* April 1943 — Additional basic training, 275th Engineering Battalion.
* 16 July 1943 — Graduated Camp Ritchie Class 8 (certificate 2584).
* 7 December 1943 — Travel duty recruiting at ASTP campuses.
* Later WWII — Technical sergeant.
* 2022 — Died.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* Dan Gross timeline research for Frederick W. Perutz (private notes; ASN and Class 8 dates)
* Max Perutz / David Wilk, ''Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America'' (family-shared quote and photos on Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook; selected images already on Gallery)
* 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 2022-12-23 (1 post)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-12-23 (1 post)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Frederick W. Perutz for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Perutz, Frederick W. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FREDERICK W. PERUTZ.doc)

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Frederick W. Perutz
Frederick W. Perutz
Personal details
Born22 May 1919
Austria
Died2022
NativityAustria
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32715877
RankTechnical Sergeant
Rank at RitchiePrivate
Camp RitchieClass 8 (17 May – 16 July 1943)
Section5B
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Frederick W. Perutz (22 May 1919 – 2022) was an Austria-born Ritchie Boy (Class 8) who rose to technical sergeant and later told his refugee-to-Army story in Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Frederick W. Perutz was born on 22 May 1919 in Austria. After reaching the United States he studied photography at the New York Photo Institute and worked as a clerk examining foreign shipping documents.

He enlisted in February 1943, took additional basic training with the 275th Engineering Battalion in April 1943, and graduated from Camp Ritchie Class 8 on 16 July 1943 (certificate 2584). Later assignments included travel-duty recruiting at ASTP campuses (7 December 1943). He rose to technical sergeant.

His life story is told in the book Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America, written with David Wilk. He died in 2022.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • Section V
  • DEML troupe
  • 4th MRBC
  • Fr
  • RB Archive Facebook image set overlaps portraits already on Gallery; book citation supplied by family via Max Perutz.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Frederick W. Perutz, later-life portrait
    Frederick W. Perutz, later-life portrait
  • Frederick W. Perutz with Margaret Perutz
    Frederick W. Perutz with Margaret Perutz
  • Frederick W. Perutz with Margaret Perutz (formal occasion)
    Frederick W. Perutz with Margaret Perutz (formal occasion)
  • Cover of Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America (with David Wilk)
    Cover of Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America (with David Wilk)

Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
MRBC4 4
Class_ASN 32715877
Class_Name PERUTZ, Frederick W.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 22 May 1919 — Born in Austria.
  • New York Photo Institute; shipping-documents clerk work.
  • February 1943 — Enlisted as private (ASN 32715877).
  • April 1943 — Additional basic training, 275th Engineering Battalion.
  • 16 July 1943 — Graduated Camp Ritchie Class 8 (certificate 2584).
  • 7 December 1943 — Travel duty recruiting at ASTP campuses.
  • Later WWII — Technical sergeant.
  • 2022 — Died.

Sources[edit | edit source]

  • Dan Gross timeline research for Frederick W. Perutz (private notes; ASN and Class 8 dates)
  • Max Perutz / David Wilk, Fred Perutz: From Anschluss to America (family-shared quote and photos on Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook; selected images already on Gallery)
  • 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)
  • Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-12-23 (1 post)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Frederick W. Perutz for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Perutz, Frederick W. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FREDERICK W. PERUTZ.doc)
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