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Stephen Fleck (1912–2002) was a German-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 9 and rose to captain. His brother [[Fleck, Herbert (36048143)|Herbert Fleck]] also served as a Ritchie Boy with Order of Battle Team 54. | Stephen Fleck (1912–2002) was a German-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 9 and rose to captain. His brother [[Fleck, Herbert (36048143)|Herbert Fleck]] also served as a Ritchie Boy with Order of Battle Team 54. | ||
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The timeline research also records College in Holland (1 year). | |||
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* 9/18/1912 Born in Frankfort, Germany. Religion: None. | |||
* 7/31/1943 Started Class 9 (IPW Ge). | |||
* 1/1943 Promoted to Captain, Medical Corps. | |||
* 4/1942 Became Asst Surgeon (1st Lt ASN 0447650) with 337th Infantry Regt. | |||
* Started Class 8 (IPW Ge); Did not graduate (due to illness). | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-09 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-09 (1 post) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Stephen Fleck for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Fleck, Stephen for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: STEPHEN FLECK.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:22, 31 August 2026
| Stephen Fleck | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 Frankfort, Germany |
| Died | 2002 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Medical Corps |
| ASN | 0447650 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 9 (21 June – 18 August 1943) |
| Section | 5G |
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Stephen Fleck (1912–2002) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 9.
Biography
Stephen Fleck (1912–2002) was a German-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 9 and rose to captain. His brother Herbert Fleck also served as a Ritchie Boy with Order of Battle Team 54.
The timeline research also records College in Holland (1 year).
Research notes
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Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 90 |
| Class_ASN | 447650 |
| Class_Name | FLECK, Stephen |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 9/18/1912 Born in Frankfort, Germany. Religion: None.
- 7/31/1943 Started Class 9 (IPW Ge).
- 1/1943 Promoted to Captain, Medical Corps.
- 4/1942 Became Asst Surgeon (1st Lt ASN 0447650) with 337th Infantry Regt.
- Started Class 8 (IPW Ge); Did not graduate (due to illness).
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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-09 (1 post)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Stephen Fleck for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Fleck, Stephen for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: STEPHEN FLECK.doc)