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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Ernest Fischl (1911–1954) was a Czechoslovak-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served overseas as a staff sergeant with IPW Team 71, attached to the 28th Infantry Division. Teammates included 2nd Lt. [[Metz, Zachary (01058326)|Zachary Metz]], [[Gould, Robert G. (32174350)|Robert G. Gould]], [[Schlesinger, Gerald (32899263)|Gerald Schlesinger]], and [[Hess, Eric (32899350)|Eric Hess]]. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 02:15, 27 August 2026
| Ernest Fischl | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1911 |
| Died | 1954 |
| Nativity | Czechoslovakia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 01325829 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 8 (17 May – 16 July 1943) |
| Section | 5A |
| Team | IPW 71 |
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Ernest Fischl (1911–1954) was a Ritchie Boy (from Czechoslovakia) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served with IPW Team 71.
Biography
Ernest Fischl (1911–1954) was a Czechoslovak-born Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8 and served overseas as a staff sergeant with IPW Team 71, attached to the 28th Infantry Division. Teammates included 2nd Lt. Zachary Metz, Robert G. Gould, Gerald Schlesinger, and Eric Hess.
Research notes
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 43 |
| Class_ASN | 31145401 |
| Class_Name | FISCHL, Ernest |
| match_method | pass2_unique_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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-03-21 (1 post)