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== Timeline == | |||
* 10/17/1925 Born in Germany (Rudolph M. Hockenheimer). Religion: Jewish. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 5) | |||
* 12/7/1943 Enlisted at NYC as Pvt (ASN: 42058625). (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 10) | |||
* 11/3/1944 Class 24. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 17) | |||
* 3/2/1945 Completed Graduate Course 1 (German Translator). (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 19) | |||
* 12/1945 Transferred to Counter Intelligence Corps. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 28) | |||
* Artillery Officer with Second Infantry Division, Korea. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 32) | |||
* Assigned to Le Vesinet (MIS HQ). (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 24) | |||
* Promoted to T/5. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 27) | |||
* Retired as Colonel. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 34) | |||
* Special Agent with 970th CIC. Denazification. Promoted to Sgt. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 29) | |||
* Special Agent with 970th CIC. Denazification. Promoted to Sgt. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 29) | |||
* http://soldiers.dodlive.mil/tag/col-ralph-hockley/. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 36) | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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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 2022-05-31 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-05-31 (1 post) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Ralph M. Hockley for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed) | |||
Revision as of 03:41, 30 August 2026
| Ralph M. Hockley | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1925 Germany |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 42058625 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 24 (26 October – 29 December 1944) |
| Section | 6C |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Ralph M. Hockley (born 1925) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 24.
Biography
Tomorrow from 3:30 - 4:15 pm the White House is holding a "Conversation: Jews & the U.S. Military" Featuring: Douglas Emhoff Second Gentleman of the United States Followed by: Prof. Deborah Dash Moore Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan Author, GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation Ritchie Boy Ralph Hockley, Colonel, US Army (Ret) Career Army Intelligence Officer Rabbi Irving Elson Director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council Former Deputy Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps Write to: partnerships@who.eop.gov for instructions on how to rsvp
Research notes
- PG1 Ger; 970th CIC; Korea
- 10/17/1925-A
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Nara ASN | 42058625 |
| Nara Name | HOCKLEY RALPH M |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 71243 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | P0T |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 25 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 105 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 88 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 966 |
| Class_ASN | 42058625 |
| Class_Name | HOCKLEY, Ralph M. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 10/17/1925 Born in Germany (Rudolph M. Hockenheimer). Religion: Jewish. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 5)
- 12/7/1943 Enlisted at NYC as Pvt (ASN: 42058625). (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 10)
- 11/3/1944 Class 24. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 17)
- 3/2/1945 Completed Graduate Course 1 (German Translator). (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 19)
- 12/1945 Transferred to Counter Intelligence Corps. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 28)
- Artillery Officer with Second Infantry Division, Korea. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 32)
- Assigned to Le Vesinet (MIS HQ). (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 24)
- Promoted to T/5. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 27)
- Retired as Colonel. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 34)
- Special Agent with 970th CIC. Denazification. Promoted to Sgt. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 29)
- Special Agent with 970th CIC. Denazification. Promoted to Sgt. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 29)
- http://soldiers.dodlive.mil/tag/col-ralph-hockley/. (Dan Gross private research timeline; RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc, page unknown; paragraph 36)
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 2022-05-31 (1 post)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Ralph M. Hockley for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)