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The timeline research also records University of Hamburg (LLB). Worked as translator. Worked with fellow Ritchie Boy, Peter K. Served with OSS (no file at NARA) and then CIA. | |||
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* 9/21/1910 Born in Hamburg, Germany. No religion listed. | |||
* 2/6/1944 Started Class 16 (German). | |||
* 5/16/1944 Direct commission as 2nd Lt. (ASN: 0552562). | |||
* Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/29/obituaries/henry-hecksher-79-served-oss-in-war-and-later-the-cia.html. | |||
* 1/1942 Basic training with Third Armored Division (HQ Company). | |||
* 10/1943 Clerk with 619th Eng Eqt. as Pfc. | |||
* Assigned to MFIU-3 (also Ernest H. Bloch). | |||
* Assigned to MIS-ETO and served with IPW Teams 113 and 182. | |||
* Enlisted in Army as Pvt (ASN: 38055921). | |||
* Served with OSS (no file at NARA) and then CIA. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | * 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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Henry D. Hecksher for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Hecksher, Henry D. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HENRY D. HECKSHER.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:24, 31 August 2026
| Henry D. Hecksher | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1910 Hamburg, Germany. No Religion Listed |
| Died | 1990 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0552562 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 16 (6 February – 5 April 1944) |
| Section | 5B |
| Teams | IPW 113, IPW 182 |
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Henry D. Hecksher (1910–1990) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 16.
Biography
Add a biography, family details, and sources. Click Edit to change this page; no account is required.
The timeline research also records University of Hamburg (LLB). Worked as translator. Worked with fellow Ritchie Boy, Peter K. Served with OSS (no file at NARA) and then CIA.
Research notes
- Also 38055921 Pfc
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Hecksher
- MFIU 3
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 80 |
| Class_ASN | 38055921 |
| Class_Name | HECKSHER, Henry D. |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 9/21/1910 Born in Hamburg, Germany. No religion listed.
- 2/6/1944 Started Class 16 (German).
- 5/16/1944 Direct commission as 2nd Lt. (ASN: 0552562).
- Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/29/obituaries/henry-hecksher-79-served-oss-in-war-and-later-the-cia.html.
- 1/1942 Basic training with Third Armored Division (HQ Company).
- 10/1943 Clerk with 619th Eng Eqt. as Pfc.
- Assigned to MFIU-3 (also Ernest H. Bloch).
- Assigned to MIS-ETO and served with IPW Teams 113 and 182.
- Enlisted in Army as Pvt (ASN: 38055921).
- Served with OSS (no file at NARA) and then CIA.
Sources
- 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)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Henry D. Hecksher for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Hecksher, Henry D. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HENRY D. HECKSHER.doc)