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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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The timeline research also records College in Germany (major in History). Worked as salesman (sold edible oils, pickles, mayonnaise).


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== Timeline ==
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* 12/3/1913 Born in Germany (Dutch father, German mother).
* 1/4/1944 Entered Class 15.
* College in Germany (major in History).
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* 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 Paul R. Portje for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Portje, Paul R. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PAUL  R. PORTJE.doc)

Revision as of 03:27, 31 August 2026

Paul R. Portje
Personal details
Born1913
Germany
Died2012
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32967766
RankMajor
Camp RitchieClass 15 (4 January – 3 March 1944)
EnlistedNew York City, New York
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Paul R. Portje (1913–2012) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Paul enlisted at New York City, New York.

Biography

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The timeline research also records College in Germany (major in History). Worked as salesman (sold edible oils, pickles, mayonnaise).

Research notes

  • 2/14/44
  • Transferred from Class 15

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 99
Nara ASN 32967766
Nara Name PORTJE PAUL R
Nara State 23
Nara County 81
Nara POE 2364
Nara DOE 100643
Nara Grade Alpha PVT
Nara Grade Code 8
Nara Branch Alpha NO
Nara Branch Code 2
Branch No branch assignment
Nara Term or Enlistment 5
Term of enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Defer. Date 0
Nara Source 0
Nara Nativity N1
Nara Year of Birth 13
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 73
Nara Marital Status 2
Nara Height (inches) 66
Nara Weight (lbs) 994
row_source demographics

Timeline

  • 12/3/1913 Born in Germany (Dutch father, German mother).
  • 1/4/1944 Entered Class 15.
  • College in Germany (major in History).

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 Paul R. Portje for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Portje, Paul R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PAUL R. PORTJE.doc)