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'''Walter P. Hertz''' (1912–1994) was a United States Army Captain who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 25]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
In April 1944, he served as Asst G-1, HQ 1st Island Command. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 20 February 1912 in Germany (Frankfort); Protestant. | |||
* 16 June 1941 — Naturalized as U.S. citizen. | |||
* September 1942 — Joined Americal Division as 2nd Lt (ASN 01697833). | |||
* 8 November 1943 — Promoted to Captain. | |||
* 13 September 1944 — Returned to U.S. (Brookline, MA). | |||
* 29 November 1944 — Entered Camp Ritchie. Attached to Company C. | |||
* April 1944 — Served as Asst G-1, HQ 1st Island Command. | |||
* 29 January 1945 — Graduated Class 25 (OIC German). | |||
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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 Walter P. Hertz for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Hertz, Walter P. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WALTER P. HERTZ.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 1 September 2026
| Walter P. Hertz | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 Germany |
| Died | 1994 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Infantry |
| ASN | 01697833 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 25 (30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945) |
| Section | 5B |
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Walter P. Hertz (1912–1994) was a United States Army Captain who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 25.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In April 1944, he served as Asst G-1, HQ 1st Island Command.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 5/45 to Ft Sam Houston
- Served in POA 1942-1944
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 82 |
| Class_ASN | 1697833 |
| Class_Name | HERTZ, Walter P. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 20 February 1912 in Germany (Frankfort); Protestant.
- 16 June 1941 — Naturalized as U.S. citizen.
- September 1942 — Joined Americal Division as 2nd Lt (ASN 01697833).
- 8 November 1943 — Promoted to Captain.
- 13 September 1944 — Returned to U.S. (Brookline, MA).
- 29 November 1944 — Entered Camp Ritchie. Attached to Company C.
- April 1944 — Served as Asst G-1, HQ 1st Island Command.
- 29 January 1945 — Graduated Class 25 (OIC German).
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 Walter P. Hertz for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Hertz, Walter P. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WALTER P. HERTZ.doc)