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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
The Grandson of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck is seeking information about his Grandfather's World War II service. Previously, I posted RB Fleck's discharge paper. M Sgt Herbert Fleck was the Chief Clerk of Order of Battle Team #54 and was attached to the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division.
The Grandson of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck is seeking information about his Grandfather's World War II service. M Sgt Herbert Fleck was the Chief Clerk of Order of Battle Team #54 and was attached to the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division.


The Bronze Star citation for Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck reads that he "...arranged and presented in a logical form much valuable information pertaining to the German Army. M Sgt Fleck's skill, efficiency and devotion to duty are commensurate with the highest ideas of the armed services." Attached is an excerpt from the General Orders of May 29, 1945 from the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division recognizing Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck and several other colleagues for the award of the Bronze Star medal.
The Bronze Star citation for Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck reads that he "...arranged and presented in a logical form much valuable information pertaining to the German Army. M Sgt Fleck's skill, efficiency and devotion to duty are commensurate with the highest ideas of the armed services." Attached is an excerpt from the General Orders of May 29, 1945 from the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division recognizing Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck and several other colleagues for the award of the Bronze Star medal.
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This is also a photo of RB Herbert Fleck. Here are some additional photos of Ritchie Boy Herbert Fleck. As if this story wasn't enough, it turns out that Herbert's brother, Stephen Fleck, was also a Ritchie Boy!
This is also a photo of RB Herbert Fleck. Here are some additional photos of Ritchie Boy Herbert Fleck. As if this story wasn't enough, it turns out that Herbert's brother, Stephen Fleck, was also a Ritchie Boy!


One last photo of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck in a rare, relaxing moment in the field. He shared some important documents with us. Now, I am sharing with you a citation he received awarding him the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Luxembourg, Germany and Austria from December 9, 1944 to May 9, 1945.
One last photo of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck in a rare, relaxing moment in the field. He shared some important documents with us.


He has produced on-call data concerning the organization, strength, and armament and tactics of enemy units attempting to oppose the advance of the 80th Infantry Division. In addition, he served in a superior manner as an interpreter for the Division Commander in obtaining the surrender of Lieutenant General Black (sic) and his Sixth German Army. We don't have any information on him but he had a great career after his army service in the medical field, especially at Yale University.
He has produced on-call data concerning the organization, strength, and armament and tactics of enemy units attempting to oppose the advance of the 80th Infantry Division. In addition, he served in a superior manner as an interpreter for the Division Commander in obtaining the surrender of Lieutenant General Black (sic) and his Sixth German Army. We don't have any information on him but he had a great career after his army service in the medical field, especially at Yale University.