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'''Gerald Schlesinger''' ( | '''Gerald Schlesinger''' (1920–2005) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served with IPW Team 71. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
' | I'm saddened to report the recent passing of another Ritchie Boy. Eric Hess, who was born in Germany on October 28, 1924 died on March 15, 2022 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Ritchie Boy Hess joined the US Army on April 29, 1943 as a private. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. RB Eric Hess was assigned to IPW Team 71, which was attached to the 28th Infantry Division. His teammates included: Lt. Zachary Metz Class 16 Lt. Ernest Fischl Class 8 T/Sgt Robert Gould Class 11 S/Sgt Hans Adler Class 9 T/3 Gerald Schlesinger Class 11 T/5 Eric Hess Class 11 | ||
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* 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 2022-03-21 (1 post) | |||
Revision as of 03:51, 26 August 2026
| Gerald Schlesinger | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 2005 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32899263 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943) |
| Section | 5D |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
| Team | IPW 71 |
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Gerald Schlesinger (1920–2005) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served with IPW Team 71.
Biography
I'm saddened to report the recent passing of another Ritchie Boy. Eric Hess, who was born in Germany on October 28, 1924 died on March 15, 2022 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Ritchie Boy Hess joined the US Army on April 29, 1943 as a private. He was transferred to Camp Ritchie and trained in the 11th Class, and graduated October 23, 1943. He arrived in England on May 10, 1944. RB Eric Hess was assigned to IPW Team 71, which was attached to the 28th Infantry Division. His teammates included: Lt. Zachary Metz Class 16 Lt. Ernest Fischl Class 8 T/Sgt Robert Gould Class 11 S/Sgt Hans Adler Class 9 T/3 Gerald Schlesinger Class 11 T/5 Eric Hess Class 11
Research notes
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 85 |
| Nara ASN | 32899263 |
| Nara Name | SCHLESINGER GERALD |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 290443 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 5 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | -1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 20 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 405 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 46 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 108 |
| Class_ASN | 32899263 |
| Class_Name | SCHLESINGER, Gerald |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| 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 2022-03-21 (1 post)