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'''Fred D. Fields''' (born 1924) was a Ritchie Boy (born Siegfried Dingfelder; from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 10 and served with IPW Team 69 and IPW (interrogation of prisoners of war). Fred Fields was a member of IPW 69.
'''Fred D. Fields''' (born 1924) was a Ritchie Boy (born Siegfried Dingfelder; from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 10 and served with IPW Team 69 and IPW (interrogation of prisoners of war).
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Wiki profile records list Fred D. Fields (ASN 32878282). He was also known as Siegfried Dingfelder, born 1924, nativity Germany, Jewish. Service fields include Camp Ritchie class 10; class rank Pvt; IPW Team 69; IPW (interrogation of prisoners of war); 69th IPW; XX Corps, Third Army; overseas service. Roster notes also show enlisted at New York City New York; education listed as 4 years of high school; civilian occupation listed as Butcher (retired); marital status Single without dependents.
Fred Fields recorded an interview with American Veterans Center shortly before his passing in March 2023. They have released his interview which I have linked below. Fred Fields was a member of IPW 69. Linked is his entire interview, where he discusses everything from his upbringing in Germany, his family, fleeing Germany to England, making his way to America, the US Army, Camp Ritchie, IPW 69 and more. I hope everyone who is interested gives it a listen. https://youtu.be/BUJp6Ryl3Sg
 
Fred Fields was a member of IPW 69.
 
Fred Fields recorded an interview with American Veterans Center shortly before his passing in March 2023.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==