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== Biography ==
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Berlin Technical University, 4 years, (MSc, Chemistry). Hindenburg College, 4 years, (BA). He attended 6, Interrogations of Hitler Associates, Musmanno Collection, Gumberg Library Digital Collections, Duquesne University. Erich [sic] Albrecht was a German who had once worked at the Reich Ministry of Economics. Professor of German, St. Worked as economist (Commercial Attache) on staff of American. Worked for a Research Institute for about three years. He translation published by Pen & Sword Books, 2009). He available as an Appendix to her book “Hitler was my Chief”.
 
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The timeline research also records 6, Interrogations of Hitler Associates, Musmanno Collection, Gumberg Library Digital Collections, Duquesne University. Berlin Technical University, 4 years, (MSc, Chemistry). Hindenburg College, 4 years, (BA). Erich [sic] Albrecht was a German who had once worked at the Reich Ministry of Economics. Professor of German, St. Worked as economist (Commercial Attache) on staff of American. Worked for a Research Institute for about three years. available as an Appendix to her book “Hitler was my Chief”. translation published by Pen & Sword Books, 2009).


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* 5/29/1907 Born in Germany. Religion: Catholic.
* 1 July 1944 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen (No.
* 6/11/1943 Drafted into Army at NYC as Pvt (ASN: 32968626).
* 30 November 1944 Started Class 25 (Counter Intelligence).
* 11/30/1944 Started Class 25 (Counter Intelligence).
* 1/29/1945 Graduated with Class 25 as Cpl.
* 7/1944 Observer as Pfc with 292nd FA Observation Battalion.
* 7/1944 Observer as Pfc with 292nd FA Observation Battalion.
* 25.
* Attached to 101st Airborne Division.
* Attached to 101st Airborne Division.
* It is known that Cpl Eric M. Albrecht, working together with S/Sgt George R. Allen, were attached to the 101st Airborne Division and became members of a Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment that was stationed in Berchtesgaden in May 1945. It is necessary to realize that this Albrecht and another Ritchie Boy, M/Sgt Erich Albrecht (1907-1979) are....
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Revision as of 02:23, 1 September 2026

Eric M. Albrecht
Personal details
Born1907
Germany
Died1965
NativityGermany
ReligionCatholic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32968626
RankSergeant
Rank at RitchieCorporal
Camp RitchieClass 25 (30 November 1944 – 29 January 1945)
Section4A
EnlistedNew York City, New York
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Eric M. Albrecht (1907–1965) was a United States Army Corporal who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 25. Eric enlisted at New York City, New York.

Biography

Berlin Technical University, 4 years, (MSc, Chemistry). Hindenburg College, 4 years, (BA). He attended 6, Interrogations of Hitler Associates, Musmanno Collection, Gumberg Library Digital Collections, Duquesne University. Erich [sic] Albrecht was a German who had once worked at the Reich Ministry of Economics. Professor of German, St. Worked as economist (Commercial Attache) on staff of American. Worked for a Research Institute for about three years. He translation published by Pen & Sword Books, 2009). He available as an Appendix to her book “Hitler was my Chief”.

Research notes

  • OSS Berchtesgaden

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 58
Nara ASN 32968626
Nara Name ALBRECHT ERIC M
Nara State 23
Nara County 61
Nara POE 2364
Nara DOE 110643
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 7
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 9
Nara Civilian Occupation 639
Nara Marital Status 2
Nara Height (inches) 44
Nara Weight (lbs) 492
Class_ASN 32968626
Class_Name ALBRECHT, Eric M.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline

  • 1 July 1944 — Became naturalized U.S. citizen (No.
  • 30 November 1944 Started Class 25 (Counter Intelligence).
  • 7/1944 Observer as Pfc with 292nd FA Observation Battalion.
  • 25.
  • Attached to 101st Airborne Division.

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 Eric M. Albrecht for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Albrecht, Eric M. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERIC M. ALBRECHT (2021).docx)