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'''Alexander Lucien Gilbert''' ( | '''Alexander Lucien Gilbert''' (1922–2005) was a Ritchie Boy (from Romania; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 7. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Bernie Gilbert sent a picture of his late Father, Ritchie Boy Alexander Lucien Gilbert. His dad "never spoke of the war or what he did," and his son believes he was in the 3rd Army. According to his son, French-born Alexander fled with his parents from Marseilles at the end of 1940. His given name was Lucien Alexandre Givelberg; he changed it upon obtaining US citizenship. Because he spoke English fluently, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie. | |||
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* Was Ghivelber (Givelberg?) | * Was Ghivelber (Givelberg?) | ||
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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 2017-07-29 (1 post) | |||
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| Alexander Lucien Gilbert | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 2005 |
| Nativity | Romania |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32715186 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943) |
| Section | 13 |
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Alexander Lucien Gilbert (1922–2005) was a Ritchie Boy (from Romania; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 7.
Biography
Bernie Gilbert sent a picture of his late Father, Ritchie Boy Alexander Lucien Gilbert. His dad "never spoke of the war or what he did," and his son believes he was in the 3rd Army. According to his son, French-born Alexander fled with his parents from Marseilles at the end of 1940. His given name was Lucien Alexandre Givelberg; he changed it upon obtaining US citizenship. Because he spoke English fluently, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie.
Research notes
- Was Ghivelber (Givelberg?)
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 83 |
| Class_ASN | 32715186 |
| Class_Name | GHIVELBER, Alexander L. |
| match_method | pass2_asn_first |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- 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 2017-07-29 (1 post)