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'''[[Kay, George Y. (32691053)|George Y. Kay]]''' (1922–1989) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 6|class 6]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Dan Gross has put together a list of other Ritchie Boys who served in the 4th Infantry Division, which landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, and was involved in many Bloody battles, including Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. Other Ritchie Boys assigned to the 4th Infantry Division included S/Sgt J.D. Salinger (Class SC B6) and the following: Lt. [[Haac, Oscar A. (01166077)|Oscar Haac]] (1918-2000)Class 5 Capt. Kay (1922-1989)[[:Category:Class 6|Class 6]] | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Also Class 5 GerOB | * Also Class 5 GerOB | ||
* OB 601 | * OB 601 | ||
== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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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) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-31 (1 post) | |||
Latest revision as of 00:06, 19 September 2026
| George Y. Kay | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 1989 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32691053 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943) |
| Section | 5 |
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George Y. Kay (1922–1989) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 6.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Dan Gross has put together a list of other Ritchie Boys who served in the 4th Infantry Division, which landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, and was involved in many Bloody battles, including Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. Other Ritchie Boys assigned to the 4th Infantry Division included S/Sgt J.D. Salinger (Class SC B6) and the following: Lt. Oscar Haac (1918-2000)Class 5 Capt. Kay (1922-1989)Class 6
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Also Class 5 GerOB
- OB 601
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 67 |
| Class_ASN | 32691053 |
| Class_Name | KAY, George Y |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-31 (1 post)