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* 1933 — 1937 Moved to Palestine with family. | * 1933 — 1937 Moved to Palestine with family. | ||
* 1933 — Moved to Palestine with family. | * 1933 — Moved to Palestine with family. | ||
* 12 June 1943 — Graduated with Class 7 as Cpl. | |||
* 13 September 1943 — Assigned to MIRS at P. O. Box 1142 (Fort Hunt, VA). | * 13 September 1943 — Assigned to MIRS at P. O. Box 1142 (Fort Hunt, VA). | ||
* 13 September 1943 — Assigned to P. O. Box 1142 (Fort Hunt, VA). | * 13 September 1943 — Assigned to P. O. Box 1142 (Fort Hunt, VA). | ||
* 20 May 1943 — Became naturalized citizen. | * 20 May 1943 — Became naturalized citizen. | ||
* September 1944 — Returned to MIRS Washington Branch, serving under Capt. | * September 1944 — Returned to MIRS Washington Branch, serving under Capt. | ||
* ? Promoted to T/3. | |||
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Revision as of 12:39, 1 September 2026
| Paul Fairbrook | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32709209 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943) |
| Section | 6 |
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Paul Fairbrook (ASN 32709209) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 7.
Biography
On 20 May 1943, Fairbrook became a naturalized citizen. From 1965 to 1985, Fairbrook attended Director of Food Services, University of the Pacific. Paul attended Cornell University night school (Hotel management). He graduated Brown University (BS, Comparative Literature). Fairbrook served as Dean, Culinary Institute of America. He dean, Culinary Institute of America. Paul Fairbrook (died 2 October, age 100) was a German-born Jewish Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 7. He later served as food services director at University of the Pacific and played a role gathering intelligence in World War II. In 2001 he traveled to Berlin with the Best Defense Foundation along with Guy Stern.
Research notes
- 8/21/1923-A
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Class_ASN | 32709209 |
| Class_Name | FAIRBROOK, Paul |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 1933 — 1937 Moved to Palestine with family.
- 1933 — Moved to Palestine with family.
- 12 June 1943 — Graduated with Class 7 as Cpl.
- 13 September 1943 — Assigned to MIRS at P. O. Box 1142 (Fort Hunt, VA).
- 13 September 1943 — Assigned to P. O. Box 1142 (Fort Hunt, VA).
- 20 May 1943 — Became naturalized citizen.
- September 1944 — Returned to MIRS Washington Branch, serving under Capt.
- ? Promoted to T/3.
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 2021-09-24 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-06-01 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-11-10 (1 post)
- Facebook-linked source: bit.ly
- Facebook-linked source: Veterans interview / article
- Facebook-linked source: bestdefensefoundation.org
- Facebook-linked source: pacific.edu
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Paul Fairbrook for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 3 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Fairbrook, Paul for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 3 source files: PAUL FAIRBROOK (2020).doc, PAUL FAIRBROOK (2020A).doc, PAUL FAIRBROOK.doc)