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'''Herbert Fleck''' ( | '''Herbert Fleck''' (1914–1999) was a Ritchie Boy (born Robert (typo)?; from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 15. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
'' | The Grandson of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck is seeking information about his Grandfather's World War II service. He shared some important documents with us. Previously, I posted RB Fleck's discharge paper. Now, I am sharing with you a citation he received awarding him the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Luxembourg, Germany and Austria from December 9, 1944 to May 9, 1945. M Sgt Herbert Fleck was the Chief Clerk of Order of Battle Team #54 and was attached to the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division. More to follow. | ||
The Bronze Star citation for Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck reads that he "...arranged and presented in a logical form much valuable information pertaining to the German Army. He has produced on-call data concerning the organization, strength, and armament and tactics of enemy units attempting to oppose the advance of the 80th Infantry Division. In addition, he served in a superior manner as an interpreter for the Division Commander in obtaining the surrender of Lieutenant General Black (sic) and his Sixth German Army. M Sgt Fleck's skill, efficiency and devotion to duty are commensurate with the highest ideas of the armed services." | |||
Attached is an excerpt from the General Orders of May 29, 1945 from the Headquarters of the 80th Infantry Division recognizing Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck and several other colleagues for the award of the Bronze Star medal. This is also a photo of RB Herbert Fleck. | |||
Here are some additional photos of Ritchie Boy Herbert Fleck. As if this story wasn't enough, it turns out that Herbert's brother, Stephen Fleck, was also a Ritchie Boy! We don't have any information on him but he had a great career after his army service in the medical field, especially at Yale University. | |||
One last photo of Ritchie Boy M Sgt Herbert Fleck in a rare, relaxing moment in the field. | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 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 2021-05-09 (5 posts) | |||