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He spring 1933 Moved to Paris, then to England in Spring 1934. He worked as a executive Board member of Habonim. He worked in factory in upstate New York. He founded Self Help Organization. | He spring 1933 Moved to Paris, then to England in Spring 1934. On 25 November 1989 he died in NYC. He worked as a executive Board member of Habonim. He worked in factory in upstate New York. He founded Self Help Organization. | ||
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* 1946 — Returned to U.S. | * 1946 — Returned to U.S. | ||
* 25 November 1989 — Died in NYC. | * 25 November 1989 — Died in NYC. | ||
* Awarded Bronze Star Medal. | * Awarded Bronze Star Medal. | ||
* Essen. Father Hugo was Neurologist and. | * Essen. Father Hugo was Neurologist and. | ||
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| Karl P. Lekisch | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 Essen. Father Hugo was Neurologist and |
| Died | 1989 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0885669 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 12 (27 September – 25 November 1943) |
| Teams | IPW 154, IPW 204 |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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Karl P. Lekisch (1912–1989) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography
He spring 1933 Moved to Paris, then to England in Spring 1934. On 25 November 1989 he died in NYC. He worked as a executive Board member of Habonim. He worked in factory in upstate New York. He founded Self Help Organization.
Research notes
- 32963323 Faculty Foreign weapons; BS
- LBI
- 20th Armd
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 77 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline
- Spring 1933 — Moved to Paris, then to England in Spring 1934.
- 6 May 1936 — Moved to the U.S.
- 1946 — Returned to U.S.
- 25 November 1989 — Died in NYC.
- Awarded Bronze Star Medal.
- Essen. Father Hugo was Neurologist and.
- Joined Imperial International Cutlery Company (import/export).
- Set up Military Intelligence Section in Paris.
Sources
- 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 Karl P. Lekisch for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Lekisch, Karl P. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: KARL P. LEKISCH.doc)