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'''Zachary Metz''' ( | '''Zachary Metz''' (1910–1995) was a Ritchie Boy (from Poland; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 16 and served with IPW Team 71. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
' | I'm saddened to report the recent passing of another Ritchie Boy. Eric Hess, who was born in Germany on October 28, 1924 died on March 15, 2022 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Ritchie Boy Hess joined the US Army on April 29, 1943 as a private. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. RB Eric Hess was assigned to IPW Team 71, which was attached to the 28th Infantry Division. His teammates included: Lt. Zachary Metz Class 16 Lt. Ernest Fischl Class 8 T/Sgt Robert Gould Class 11 S/Sgt Hans Adler Class 9 T/3 Gerald Schlesinger Class 11 T/5 Eric Hess Class 11 | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* 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 2022-03-21 (1 post) | |||
Revision as of 03:50, 26 August 2026
| Zachary Metz | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1910 |
| Died | 1995 |
| Nativity | Poland |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Coast Artillery Corps |
| ASN | 01058326 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 16 (6 February – 5 April 1944) |
| Section | 5C |
| Team | IPW 71 |
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Zachary Metz (1910–1995) was a Ritchie Boy (from Poland; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 16 and served with IPW Team 71.
Biography
I'm saddened to report the recent passing of another Ritchie Boy. Eric Hess, who was born in Germany on October 28, 1924 died on March 15, 2022 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Ritchie Boy Hess joined the US Army on April 29, 1943 as a private. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. RB Eric Hess was assigned to IPW Team 71, which was attached to the 28th Infantry Division. His teammates included: Lt. Zachary Metz Class 16 Lt. Ernest Fischl Class 8 T/Sgt Robert Gould Class 11 S/Sgt Hans Adler Class 9 T/3 Gerald Schlesinger Class 11 T/5 Eric Hess Class 11
Research notes
No notes were in the source row. Add what you know.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 85 |
| Class_ASN | 53326 |
| Class_Name | METZ, Zachary |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- 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 2022-03-21 (1 post)