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''' | '''Frederick John Rosenthal''' (1923–1991) was a German-born U.S. Army private first class who arrived at [[Camp Ritchie]] on 24 November 1943 after ASTP training. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Frederick John Rosenthal (Fred) was born in 1923 in Germany. After time in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), he was promoted to private first class and ordered to the Military Intelligence Training Center at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland. Following a two-day train trip he arrived on 24 November 1943, writing later that he wanted a “more active and positive role in this war against tyranny.” | |||
Research notes also record a later transfer toward Signal Corps work (SIG). He died in 1991. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* ASTP; transferred to SIG | * ASTP; transferred to SIG | ||
* ASTP; transferred to SIG (prior research note; retained). | |||
* Title expanded from Fred J. to Frederick John per family/user naming and memoir voice; ASN 32860017 unchanged. | |||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 1923 — Born in Germany. | |||
* ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program); promoted to PFC. | |||
* 24 November 1943 — Arrives Camp Ritchie, Maryland (memoir). | |||
* Later — Research notes: transferred toward Signal (SIG). | |||
* 1991 — Died. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Personal memoir excerpt (RB Archive / family materials; Camp Ritchie arrival narrative) | |||
* [[:File:Rosenthal_Frederick_John_32860017_memoir_Camp_Ritchie_arrival.jpg|Memoir excerpt — Camp Ritchie arrival 24 November 1943]] | |||
* [[:File:Rosenthal_Frederick_John_32860017_portrait_PFC.jpg|Wartime PFC portrait]] | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * 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) | ||
Revision as of 03:56, 19 September 2026
| Frederick John Rosenthal | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Fred J. Rosenthal Fred Rosenthal |
| Born | 1923 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32860017 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
Interview Watch Frederick John Rosenthal on Conversation with Landon Grove.
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Frederick John Rosenthal (1923–1991) was a German-born U.S. Army private first class who arrived at Camp Ritchie on 24 November 1943 after ASTP training.
Biography
Frederick John Rosenthal (Fred) was born in 1923 in Germany. After time in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), he was promoted to private first class and ordered to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Following a two-day train trip he arrived on 24 November 1943, writing later that he wanted a “more active and positive role in this war against tyranny.”
Research notes also record a later transfer toward Signal Corps work (SIG). He died in 1991.
Research notes
- ASTP; transferred to SIG
- ASTP; transferred to SIG (prior research note; retained).
- Title expanded from Fred J. to Frederick John per family/user naming and memoir voice; ASN 32860017 unchanged.
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 68 |
| Nara ASN | 32860017 |
| Nara Name | ROSENTHAL FRED J |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 110343 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| 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 | 23 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 7 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 405 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 33 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 129 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline
- 1923 — Born in Germany.
- ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program); promoted to PFC.
- 24 November 1943 — Arrives Camp Ritchie, Maryland (memoir).
- Later — Research notes: transferred toward Signal (SIG).
- 1991 — Died.
Sources
- Personal memoir excerpt (RB Archive / family materials; Camp Ritchie arrival narrative)
- Memoir excerpt — Camp Ritchie arrival 24 November 1943
- Wartime PFC portrait
- 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)
