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'''Paul Hamilton Fischer''' (ASN 01041759) was a Ritchie Boy (from Great Britain; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. | '''[[Fischer, Paul Hamilton (01041759)|Paul Hamilton Fischer]]''' (ASN 01041759) was a Ritchie Boy (from Great Britain; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Here is Part 1 of the back story. On April 29, 1943 Dorothy Hohenberger enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). On June 1, 1943, Lt. Hohenberger arrived at Camp Ritchie as a WAAC. The WAAC's were converted to active duty on July 1, 1943 at the Women's Army Corps (WAC). RG Hohenberger completed Special Course SC8 in Photo Interpretation (PI). She then became an instructor in Section VI (photo interpretation). While at Camp Ritchie RG Hohenberger married RB Paul Hamilton Fischer and became Lt. Fischer was born on October 25, 1914 in Great Britain, completed Class 13 in Photo Interpretation and served in the Pacific. | Here is Part 1 of the back story. On April 29, 1943 Dorothy Hohenberger enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). On June 1, 1943, Lt. Hohenberger arrived at Camp Ritchie as a WAAC. The WAAC's were converted to active duty on July 1, 1943 at the Women's Army Corps (WAC). RG Hohenberger completed Special Course SC8 in Photo Interpretation (PI). She then became an instructor in Section VI (photo interpretation). While at Camp Ritchie RG Hohenberger married RB [[Fischer, Paul Hamilton (01041759)|Paul Hamilton Fischer]] and became Lt. Fischer was born on October 25, 1914 in Great Britain, completed Class 13 in Photo Interpretation and served in the Pacific. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 12:44, 26 August 2026
| Paul Hamilton Fischer | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Nativity | Great Britain |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Coast Artillery Corps (13); CACO (13) |
| ASN | 01041759 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943) |
| Section | 6B (13); A (13) |
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Paul Hamilton Fischer (ASN 01041759) was a Ritchie Boy (from Great Britain; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13.
Biography
Here is Part 1 of the back story. On April 29, 1943 Dorothy Hohenberger enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). On June 1, 1943, Lt. Hohenberger arrived at Camp Ritchie as a WAAC. The WAAC's were converted to active duty on July 1, 1943 at the Women's Army Corps (WAC). RG Hohenberger completed Special Course SC8 in Photo Interpretation (PI). She then became an instructor in Section VI (photo interpretation). While at Camp Ritchie RG Hohenberger married RB Paul Hamilton Fischer and became Lt. Fischer was born on October 25, 1914 in Great Britain, completed Class 13 in Photo Interpretation and served in the Pacific.
Research notes
- Pacific (R-60)
- 10/25/1914-?
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Class_ASN | 41759 |
| Class_Name | FISCHER, Paul H.; Fischer, Paul H. |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| 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 2020-11-29 (1 post)