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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Norbert Jacob lived 1915–2007, with nativity listed as Germany, Jewish. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 18; class rank Pfc; IPW Team 82; final rank Pfc; overseas service.
Norbert Jacob (1915–2007) was a German-born Jewish Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18 and served overseas with IPW Team 82.


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

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Norbert Jacob
Personal details
Born1915
Died2007
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN0555164
RankPrivate First Class
Camp RitchieClass 18 (13 April – 10 June 1944)
Section5C
TeamIPW 82
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Norbert Jacob (1915–2007) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 18.

Biography

Norbert Jacob (1915–2007) was a German-born Jewish Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18 and served overseas with IPW Team 82.

Research notes

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 92
Class_ASN 32397548
Class_Name JACOB, Norbert
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)