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Tuch came to the United States from Germany in 1938 as a 14-year- old. Tuch’s career with the U.S Information Service included positions in Germany (where he served as Director of Amerika Haus in Wiesbaden/Frankfurt from 1949-52), Washington, DC, Russia, Bulgaria, and Brazil. Ritchie Boy Hans Tuch was interviewed by Gail Schwartz on behalf of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum at his residence in Bethesda, MD on November 7, 2013. | Tuch came to the United States from Germany in 1938 as a 14-year- old. Tuch’s career with the U.S Information Service included positions in Germany (where he served as Director of Amerika Haus in Wiesbaden/Frankfurt from 1949-52), Washington, DC, Russia, Bulgaria, and Brazil. Ritchie Boy Hans Tuch was interviewed by Gail Schwartz on behalf of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum at his residence in Bethesda, MD on November 7, 2013. | ||
From the World War II History Project site: "Hans “Tom” Tuch and his family fled the Nazis and settled in America. Ritchie Boy Tom Tuch, who passed away in September 2020, served as a career Foreign Service Office. RB Tuch was an early and persistent advocate of public diplomacy as an indispensable element in the conduct of U.S. | From the World War II History Project site: "Hans “Tom” Tuch and his family fled the Nazis and settled in America. Ritchie Boy Tom Tuch, who passed away in September 2020, served as a career Foreign Service Office. RB Tuch was an early and persistent advocate of public diplomacy as an indispensable element in the conduct of U.S. Foreign affairs. | ||
In 1985, Ritchie Boy Tom Tuch returned to the United States from his last Foreign Service post, as Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs in Bonn, Germany. Before his departure, RB Tuch was honored by the President of the German Republic with the award of the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Army during World War II. | In 1985, Ritchie Boy Tom Tuch returned to the United States from his last Foreign Service post, as Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs in Bonn, Germany. Before his departure, RB Tuch was honored by the President of the German Republic with the award of the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Army during World War II. | ||
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His book, "Communicating with the World: U.S. Public Diplomacy Overseas," written in cooperation with Georgetown University, was the first major work written by a practicing public diplomat. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. | His book, "Communicating with the World: U.S. Public Diplomacy Overseas," written in cooperation with Georgetown University, was the first major work written by a practicing public diplomat. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. | ||
After the war Tuch returned to the States, earned a BA from the University of Kansas City and a MA degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies. He holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Missouri. From 1942 to 1943, Tuch attended Took courses at University of Kansas City (Political Science). Tuch served as a German interrogator for the nine days of combat there, during which the 101st Airborne destroyed a railway bridge and two bridges along the Carentan highway. He tom Tuch also served as an interviewer for the Library of Congress Oral History Project. Tuch worked as a new York Times Letter to the Editor, 2015. | |||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 1924. | |||
* 1936 — Remembers seeing Jesse Owens win 4 Olympic gold medals. | |||
* Died 1936. | |||
* In 1938 — He got an affidavit and U.S. visa and moved to join relatives in Kansas City; three years later his mother was able to join him. | |||
* 22 October 1943 — Naturalized in New Orleans in order to be accepted into ASTP. | |||
* January 1985 — Retired after 35 years of diplomatic service as ‘Career Minister’. | |||
* January 1985 — Retired after 35 years of diplomatic service. | |||
* After the war Tuch returned to the States, earned a BA from the University of Kansas City and a MA degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies. | |||
* Back in Washington, Tuch was assigned to prepare “Atoms for Peace” exhibition in Italy, Japan, Portugal. Studied Russian, then took course at USIA. | |||
* Following basic training he became a naturalized citizen, so that he could participate in the Army Specialized Training Program at the University of Illinois. | |||
* International Studies). Joined Chase National Bank for service in Europe. Went to Bad Homburg (Amerika Haus) and had a career as Foreign Service Officer. Assigned first to Wiesbaden, then to Frankfurt (5 years). | |||
* Joined Chase National Bank for service in Europe. Went to Bad Homburg (Amerika Haus) and had a career as Foreign Service Officer. Assigned first to Wiesbaden, then to Frankfurt (5 years). | |||
* Then flew back to England. Assigned to jumping regiment. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* Facebook-linked source: [https://bit.ly/2lqFPjb bit.ly] | * Facebook-linked source: [https://bit.ly/2lqFPjb bit.ly] | ||
* Facebook-linked source: [https://bit.ly/2jTa55O bit.ly] | * Facebook-linked source: [https://bit.ly/2jTa55O bit.ly] | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Hans N. Tuch for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 4 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Tuch, Hans N. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 4 source files: HANS (TOM) TUCH (2020).docx, HANS (TOM) TUCH (2020A).docx, HANS (TOM) TUCH.doc, TOM TUCH.doc) | |||
Revision as of 12:36, 1 September 2026
| Hans N. Tuch | |
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Tom |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 1936 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 37525881 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 18 (13 April – 10 June 1944) |
| Section | 5B |
| Team | IPW 87 |
{{Needs source}}, or explain disagreements on talk. Baseline import notes: About the data.
Hans N. Tuch (ASN 37525881) was a Ritchie Boy (born 'Tom'; from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18 and served with IPW Team 87.
Biography
Tuch came to the United States from Germany in 1938 as a 14-year- old. Tuch’s career with the U.S Information Service included positions in Germany (where he served as Director of Amerika Haus in Wiesbaden/Frankfurt from 1949-52), Washington, DC, Russia, Bulgaria, and Brazil. Ritchie Boy Hans Tuch was interviewed by Gail Schwartz on behalf of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum at his residence in Bethesda, MD on November 7, 2013.
From the World War II History Project site: "Hans “Tom” Tuch and his family fled the Nazis and settled in America. Ritchie Boy Tom Tuch, who passed away in September 2020, served as a career Foreign Service Office. RB Tuch was an early and persistent advocate of public diplomacy as an indispensable element in the conduct of U.S. Foreign affairs.
In 1985, Ritchie Boy Tom Tuch returned to the United States from his last Foreign Service post, as Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs in Bonn, Germany. Before his departure, RB Tuch was honored by the President of the German Republic with the award of the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Army during World War II.
He was interviewed in this article (pp 248-251 about his foreign service career after WWII. After training at Camp Ritchie, Tom served in the 101st Airborne Paratroopers and as a translator. After the war, he joined the diplomatic service where he was posted in West Germany and the Soviet Union.
His book, "Communicating with the World: U.S. Public Diplomacy Overseas," written in cooperation with Georgetown University, was the first major work written by a practicing public diplomat. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields.
After the war Tuch returned to the States, earned a BA from the University of Kansas City and a MA degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies. He holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Missouri. From 1942 to 1943, Tuch attended Took courses at University of Kansas City (Political Science). Tuch served as a German interrogator for the nine days of combat there, during which the 101st Airborne destroyed a railway bridge and two bridges along the Carentan highway. He tom Tuch also served as an interviewer for the Library of Congress Oral History Project. Tuch worked as a new York Times Letter to the Editor, 2015.
Research notes
- Amerika Haus; USIA
- 10/15/1924-A
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Class_ASN | 37525881 |
| Class_Name | TUCH, Hans N. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- Born 1924.
- 1936 — Remembers seeing Jesse Owens win 4 Olympic gold medals.
- Died 1936.
- In 1938 — He got an affidavit and U.S. visa and moved to join relatives in Kansas City; three years later his mother was able to join him.
- 22 October 1943 — Naturalized in New Orleans in order to be accepted into ASTP.
- January 1985 — Retired after 35 years of diplomatic service as ‘Career Minister’.
- January 1985 — Retired after 35 years of diplomatic service.
- After the war Tuch returned to the States, earned a BA from the University of Kansas City and a MA degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies.
- Back in Washington, Tuch was assigned to prepare “Atoms for Peace” exhibition in Italy, Japan, Portugal. Studied Russian, then took course at USIA.
- Following basic training he became a naturalized citizen, so that he could participate in the Army Specialized Training Program at the University of Illinois.
- International Studies). Joined Chase National Bank for service in Europe. Went to Bad Homburg (Amerika Haus) and had a career as Foreign Service Officer. Assigned first to Wiesbaden, then to Frankfurt (5 years).
- Joined Chase National Bank for service in Europe. Went to Bad Homburg (Amerika Haus) and had a career as Foreign Service Officer. Assigned first to Wiesbaden, then to Frankfurt (5 years).
- Then flew back to England. Assigned to jumping regiment.
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 2019-09-02 (3 posts)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-19 (2 posts)
- Facebook-linked source: bit.ly
- Facebook-linked source: bit.ly
- Facebook-linked source: bit.ly
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Hans N. Tuch for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 4 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Tuch, Hans N. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 4 source files: HANS (TOM) TUCH (2020).docx, HANS (TOM) TUCH (2020A).docx, HANS (TOM) TUCH.doc, TOM TUCH.doc)