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His grandfather was 1 in a billion. 103 1/2 years old and enjoyed every second of it. May his memory be for a blessing.
His grandfather was 1 in a billion. 103 1/2 years old and enjoyed every second of it. May his memory be for a blessing.
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The timeline research also records 12/7/1943 Travel duty recruiting at ASTP college campuses seeking candidates. Studied photography at New York Photo Institute. Worked as clerk examining and securing (foreign) shipping documents.


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== Timeline ==
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* 5/22/1919 Born in Austria.
* 5/17/1943 Started Class 8 (German).
* 2/1/44 Promotion to S/Sgt.
* 7/14/1944 Departed Camp Ritchie (as T/Sgt).
* 2/1943 Enlisted as Pvt (ASN: 2715877).
* 4/1943 Additional basic training with the 275th Engineering Battalion.
* Assigned to the 101st Infantry Battalion composed of.
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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 2022-12-23 (1 post)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-12-23 (1 post)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Frederick W. Perutz for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Perutz, Frederick W. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FREDERICK W. PERUTZ.doc)

Revision as of 04:13, 31 August 2026

Frederick W. Perutz
Frederick W. Perutz
Personal details
Born1919
Died2022
NativityAustria
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32715877
RankTechnical Sergeant
Rank at RitchiePrivate
Camp RitchieClass 8 (17 May – 16 July 1943)
Section5B
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Frederick W. Perutz (1919–2022) was a Ritchie Boy (from Austria; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8.

Biography

Many called him Fred or Fritz, but Max called him Opa.

His grandfather was 1 in a billion. 103 1/2 years old and enjoyed every second of it. May his memory be for a blessing.

Research notes

  • Section V; DEML troupe
  • 4th MRBC
  • Fr
  • 5/22/1919-A

Gallery

  • Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
    Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
  • Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
    Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
  • Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
    Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
  • Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz
    Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz

Technical record

Field Imported value
MRBC4 4
Class_ASN 32715877
Class_Name PERUTZ, Frederick W.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

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 2022-12-23 (1 post)
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