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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Ruhrold with nativity listed as Germany, Protestant. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 18; class rank 2nd Lt; IPW Team 162T;82; final rank 2nd Lt; overseas service.
Carl H. Ruhrold was a German-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18 and served overseas as a second lieutenant with IPW Teams 82 and 162.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==

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Carl H. Ruhrold
Personal details
NativityGermany
ReligionProtestant
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceField Artillery
ASN01178958
RankSecond Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 18 (13 April – 10 June 1944)
Section5C
TeamsIPW 162, IPW 82
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Carl H. Ruhrold was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 18.

Biography

Carl H. Ruhrold was a German-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 18 and served overseas as a second lieutenant with IPW Teams 82 and 162.

Research notes

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Class_ASN 178968
Class_Name RUHROLD, Carl H.
match_method pass2_near2_asn_name
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)