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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
On 21 April 1943, Harf became a naturalized citizen. He worked as Production Manager. He served as member of IPW Team 11 attached to 29th Infantry Division, 1st Army. He buried in New Mount Sinai Cemetery. | |||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 30 November 1942 — Enlisted as Pvt (ASN 37401963). | |||
* 9 April 1943 — Graduated Class 5 (IPW Ge); Specialty: German Linguist #1;. | |||
* 21 April 1943 — Became naturalized citizen. | |||
* 6 August 1943 — Promoted to S/Sgt. | |||
* Lt. William Boehme (1909 -1998), born in U. S., Class 8 (German). | |||
* Married Hilla Bachmann (1912-2002). | |||
* Buried in New Mount Sinai Cemetery. | |||
* Served as member of IPW Team 11 attached to 29th Infantry Division, 1st Army. | |||
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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 Arthur Harf for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Harf, Arthur for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ARTHUR HARF.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 06:07, 16 September 2026
| Arthur Harf | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1910 |
| Died | 1977 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 37401963 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 5 (8 February – 9 April 1943) |
| Section | 9 |
| Enlisted | Jefferson Barracks, Missouri |
| Teams | IPW 11, IPW 5 |
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Arthur Harf (1910–1977) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 5. Arthur enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
Biography[edit | edit source]
On 21 April 1943, Harf became a naturalized citizen. He worked as Production Manager. He served as member of IPW Team 11 attached to 29th Infantry Division, 1st Army. He buried in New Mount Sinai Cemetery.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 1st Lt. 3rd Army Int. Ctr
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 67 |
| Nara ASN | 37401963 |
| Nara Name | HARF ARTHUR |
| Nara State | 75 |
| Nara County | 191 |
| Nara POE | 7545 |
| Nara DOE | 301142 |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 10 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 591 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 66 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 161 |
| Class_ASN | 37401963 |
| Class_Name | HARF, Arthur |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 30 November 1942 — Enlisted as Pvt (ASN 37401963).
- 9 April 1943 — Graduated Class 5 (IPW Ge); Specialty: German Linguist #1;.
- 21 April 1943 — Became naturalized citizen.
- 6 August 1943 — Promoted to S/Sgt.
- Lt. William Boehme (1909 -1998), born in U. S., Class 8 (German).
- Married Hilla Bachmann (1912-2002).
- Buried in New Mount Sinai Cemetery.
- Served as member of IPW Team 11 attached to 29th Infantry Division, 1st Army.
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 Arthur Harf for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Harf, Arthur for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ARTHUR HARF.doc)