Field, Arthur (32944674): Difference between revisions

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'''Arthur Field''' (1910–1976) was ~~a United States Army Private who trained at [[Camp~~ Ritchie~~]], Maryland, in~~ [[Class 21]]~~. Arthur enlisted at Albany, New York~~.

'''Arthur Field''' (1910–1976), born Arthur Fischl, was an Austrian-born Jewish Ritchie Boy (roster [[Class 21]]; ASN 32944674) who served as a document examiner with Third Army.

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== Biography ==

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Arthur Field was born in 1910 in Austria as Arthur Fischl. He later emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the Army at Albany, New York, on 14 September 1943 as a private (ASN 32944674).

Field trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland (roster [[Class 21]]; family sources also associate him with Class 22). NARA personal-history material notes his name change from Fischl and German-language course attendance. He was assigned as a document examiner attached to Third Army rather than to a numbered IPW, MII, OB, or PI team, and was later promoted to staff sergeant.

Field died in 1976.

== Research notes ==

* Family/Fold3 materials state Class 22; Classes 1–31 roster on this page remains Class 21. Corrupt roster title Fischl, Arthur (332944674) is a separate unmatched ASN stub — not merged.

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Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait.jpg|Arthur Field (Fischl) in uniform (RB Archive).

Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait_alt.jpg|Arthur Field (Fischl) wartime portrait (RB Archive).

Arthur_Field_32944674_portrait_01.jpg|Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive).

Arthur_Field_32944674_portrait_02.jpg|Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive).

Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_personal_history.jpg|NARA personal history excerpt noting name change from Fischl; MITC Camp Ritchie (RB Archive).

Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_service_record.jpg|Service record listing MITC Camp Ritchie student (RB Archive).

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== Technical record ==

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* 1910 — Born in Austria.

* 1910 — Born in Austria as Arthur Fischl.

* 14 September 1943 — Enlisted at Albany, New York, as Pvt (ASN 32944674).

* Trained at Camp Ritchie (roster Class 21; family/Fold3 sources say Class 22).

* Assigned as document examiner attached to Third Army (not a numbered IPW/MII team).

* Promoted to S/Sgt.

* 1976 — Died.

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== Sources ==

* RB Archive packet (Arthur Field / Fischl): portraits; Camp Ritchie certificate; NARA personal-history / service scans ([[:File:Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_personal_history.jpg|name-change card]]).

* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/86649014/arthur-field Fold3 memorial: Arthur Field] (born Fischl; Ritchie Boy; document examiner, Third Army).

* 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

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-'''Arthur Field''' (1910&ndash;1976) was a United States Army Private who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 21]]. Arthur enlisted at Albany, New York.
+'''Arthur Field''' (1910&ndash;1976), born Arthur Fischl, was an Austrian-born Jewish Ritchie Boy (roster [[Class 21]]; ASN 32944674) who served as a document examiner with Third Army.
 </div>
 == Biography ==
-''Add a biography, family details, and sources. Click Edit to change this page; no account is required.''
+Arthur Field was born in 1910 in Austria as Arthur Fischl. He later emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the Army at Albany, New York, on 14 September 1943 as a private (ASN 32944674).
+Field trained at the Military Intelligence Training Center at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland (roster [[Class 21]]; family sources also associate him with Class 22). NARA personal-history material notes his name change from Fischl and German-language course attendance. He was assigned as a document examiner attached to Third Army rather than to a numbered IPW, MII, OB, or PI team, and was later promoted to staff sergeant.
+Field died in 1976.
+== Research notes ==
+* Family/Fold3 materials state Class 22; Classes 1–31 roster on this page remains Class 21. Corrupt roster title Fischl, Arthur (332944674) is a separate unmatched ASN stub — not merged.
 == Gallery ==
-''After you are autoconfirmed, [[Special:Upload|upload a photo]] and add <code><nowiki>[[File:Example.jpg|thumb|caption]]</nowiki></code> here, or set <code>|photo=Example.jpg</code> in the infobox.''
+<div class="soldier-gallery">
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="140px">
+Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait.jpg|Arthur Field (Fischl) in uniform (RB Archive).
+Arthur_Field_32944674_WWII_portrait_alt.jpg|Arthur Field (Fischl) wartime portrait (RB Archive).
+Arthur_Field_32944674_portrait_01.jpg|Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive).
+Arthur_Field_32944674_portrait_02.jpg|Arthur Field portrait (RB Archive).
+Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_personal_history.jpg|NARA personal history excerpt noting name change from Fischl; MITC Camp Ritchie (RB Archive).
+Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_service_record.jpg|Service record listing MITC Camp Ritchie student (RB Archive).
+</gallery>
+</div>
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-* 1910 — Born in Austria.
+* 1910 — Born in Austria as Arthur Fischl.
+* 14 September 1943 — Enlisted at Albany, New York, as Pvt (ASN 32944674).
+* Trained at Camp Ritchie (roster Class 21; family/Fold3 sources say Class 22).
+* Assigned as document examiner attached to Third Army (not a numbered IPW/MII team).
 * Promoted to S/Sgt.
+* 1976 — Died.
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 </div><div style="clear: both;"></div>
 == Sources ==
+* RB Archive packet (Arthur Field / Fischl): portraits; Camp Ritchie certificate; NARA personal-history / service scans ([[:File:Arthur_Field_32944674_NARA_personal_history.jpg|name-change card]]).
+* [https://www.fold3.com/memorial/86649014/arthur-field Fold3 memorial: Arthur Field] (born Fischl; Ritchie Boy; document examiner, Third Army).
 * 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