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'''Fred Gercke''' (1906–1962) was a United States Army Captain who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 11]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Revision as of 04:55, 20 August 2026
| Fred Gercke | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1962 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Coast Artillery Corps |
| ASN | 01040924 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943) |
| Section | 5J |
| Team | IPW 24 |
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Fred Gercke (1906–1962) was a United States Army Captain who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 11.
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 56 |
| Class_ASN | 40924 |
| Class_Name | GERCKE, Fred |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
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