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. Born October 3, 1925 in Mannheim, Germany. Immigrated to Salt Lake City in 1928. Following high school he was drafted and sent to Camp Ritchie, MD for training in military intelligence. Arriving in Europe on VE Day, he was assigned to a team searching for enemy documents for use in the Nuremburg trials. Curt pursued his PhD at the University of Utah as a Polio Fellow; then came to Cincinnati where, for more than 30 years he taught medical students and directed research. He was a member of Sigma Xi and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical societies. He was most proud of the Golden Apple, awarded by students for teaching excellence. He passed away Nov. 16, 2018 at the age of 93. He recorded a a video interview for the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's "Veterans History Project". According to the information he provided to them: He served 1944-1946 in the U.S. Army and his highest rank was Sergeant. His units included 13 Airborne Divison, 326th Glider Infantry, Military Intelligence Service, 3rd Army. | . Born October 3, 1925 in Mannheim, Germany. Immigrated to Salt Lake City in 1928. Following high school he was drafted and sent to Camp Ritchie, MD for training in military intelligence. Arriving in Europe on VE Day, he was assigned to a team searching for enemy documents for use in the Nuremburg trials. Curt pursued his PhD at the University of Utah as a Polio Fellow; then came to Cincinnati where, for more than 30 years he taught medical students and directed research. He was a member of Sigma Xi and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical societies. He was most proud of the Golden Apple, awarded by students for teaching excellence. He passed away Nov. 16, 2018 at the age of 93. He recorded a a video interview for the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's "Veterans History Project". According to the information he provided to them: He served 1944-1946 in the U.S. Army and his highest rank was Sergeant. His units included 13 Airborne Divison, 326th Glider Infantry, Military Intelligence Service, 3rd Army. | ||
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The timeline research also records Curt pursued his PhD at the University of Utah as a Polio Fellow; then came to Cincinnati where, for more than 30 years he taught medical students and directed research. Bubel was one of these and I am trying to find out more about him and especially his military career. He was a member of Sigma Xi and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical societies. 7, 2018; Bubel died 9 days later! Found AP Photo collection; Enemy Documents section war crimes trial; Martin Bormann; interrogated Luftwaffe General; observer at trials for 2 days; Utah Polio researcher moved to Cincinnati to work with Sabin; Prof. | |||
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* Cincinnati - Hans Curt Bubel, age 93, passed away Nov. 16, 2018. Born October 3, 1925 to Curt and Maria Bubel in Mannheim, Germany. Immigrated to Salt Lake City in 1928. Following high school he was drafted and sent to Camp Ritchie, MD for training in military intelligence. Arriving in Europe on VE Day, he was assigned to a team searching for enemy.... | |||
* 13th Airborne Division (326th Glider Infantry Regiment). | |||
* 2/1945 Regiment landed at Le Havre. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-11-28 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-11-28 (1 post) | ||
* Facebook-linked source: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf0vOKGATos YouTube interview] | * Facebook-linked source: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf0vOKGATos YouTube interview] | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Hans C. Bubel for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Bubel, Hans C. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HANS C. BUBEL.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:18, 31 August 2026
| Hans Curt Bubel | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Curt |
| Born | 3 October 1925 Mannheim, Germany |
| Died | 2018 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39926772 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 26 (3 January – 3 March 1945) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | Ft Douglas, Utah |
| Team | MII 490-G |
{{Needs source}}, or explain disagreements on talk. Baseline import notes: About the data.
Hans Curt Bubel (3 October 1925 – 2018) was a Ritchie Boy (born Curt; from Germany; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 26.
Biography
. Born October 3, 1925 in Mannheim, Germany. Immigrated to Salt Lake City in 1928. Following high school he was drafted and sent to Camp Ritchie, MD for training in military intelligence. Arriving in Europe on VE Day, he was assigned to a team searching for enemy documents for use in the Nuremburg trials. Curt pursued his PhD at the University of Utah as a Polio Fellow; then came to Cincinnati where, for more than 30 years he taught medical students and directed research. He was a member of Sigma Xi and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical societies. He was most proud of the Golden Apple, awarded by students for teaching excellence. He passed away Nov. 16, 2018 at the age of 93. He recorded a a video interview for the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's "Veterans History Project". According to the information he provided to them: He served 1944-1946 in the U.S. Army and his highest rank was Sergeant. His units included 13 Airborne Divison, 326th Glider Infantry, Military Intelligence Service, 3rd Army.
The timeline research also records Curt pursued his PhD at the University of Utah as a Polio Fellow; then came to Cincinnati where, for more than 30 years he taught medical students and directed research. Bubel was one of these and I am trying to find out more about him and especially his military career. He was a member of Sigma Xi and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical societies. 7, 2018; Bubel died 9 days later! Found AP Photo collection; Enemy Documents section war crimes trial; Martin Bormann; interrogated Luftwaffe General; observer at trials for 2 days; Utah Polio researcher moved to Cincinnati to work with Sabin; Prof.
Research notes
- Il de France
- Trained at Augers
- Found AP Photo collection
- Enemy Documents section war crimes trial
- Martin Bormann
- interrogated Luftwaffe General
- observer at trials for 2 days
- Utah Polio researcher moved to Cincinatti to work with Sabin
- Prof. emeritus U
- 490-G 326th GIR
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 93 |
| Nara ASN | 39926772 |
| Nara Name | BUBEL HANS C |
| Nara State | 96 |
| Nara County | 35 |
| Nara POE | 9629 |
| Nara DOE | 110344 |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 25 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 992 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 0 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 0 |
| Class_ASN | 39926772 |
| Class_Name | BUBEL Hans |
| match_method | pass2_asn_last |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- Cincinnati - Hans Curt Bubel, age 93, passed away Nov. 16, 2018. Born October 3, 1925 to Curt and Maria Bubel in Mannheim, Germany. Immigrated to Salt Lake City in 1928. Following high school he was drafted and sent to Camp Ritchie, MD for training in military intelligence. Arriving in Europe on VE Day, he was assigned to a team searching for enemy....
- 13th Airborne Division (326th Glider Infantry Regiment).
- 2/1945 Regiment landed at Le Havre.
Sources
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- 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 2022-11-28 (1 post)
- Facebook-linked source: YouTube interview
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Hans C. Bubel for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Bubel, Hans C. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HANS C. BUBEL.doc)