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The timeline research also records 1937 Studied shorthand and typing at Pitman’s (Trade School), England. Studied Journalism at UCLA (10 months). Worked as file clerk. | |||
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* 12/12/1920 Born in Germany (Dusseldorf?). Religion: “none”. | |||
* 12/16/1942 Drafted into Army at Los Angeles as Pvt (ASN: 39271223). | |||
* 12/2/1943 Started Class 14 (German). | |||
* 6/1943 Instructor with HQ Company QMRTC at Fort Warren as Pfc. | |||
* Assigned to IPW Team 91 attached to FECOMZ. | |||
* T/3 Bernard Hirsch (1917-1999). | |||
* T/Sgt Eric Antler (1921-2010). | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Ernest H. Kirk for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Kirk, Ernest H. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERNEST HELMUT KIRK.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:25, 31 August 2026
| Ernest H. Kirk | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Germany |
| Died | 1991 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39271223 |
| Rank | Technician Third Grade |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 14 (2 December 1943 – 31 January 1944) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | Los Angeles, California |
| Team | IPW 91 |
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Ernest H. Kirk (1920–1991) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 14. Ernest enlisted at Los Angeles, California.
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The timeline research also records 1937 Studied shorthand and typing at Pitman’s (Trade School), England. Studied Journalism at UCLA (10 months). Worked as file clerk.
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 71 |
| Nara ASN | 39271223 |
| Nara Name | KIRK ERNEST H |
| Nara State | 91 |
| Nara County | 37 |
| Nara POE | 9141 |
| Nara DOE | 161242 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | BI |
| Nara Branch Code | 0 |
| Branch | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| 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 | 20 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 992 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 65 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 110 |
| Class_ASN | 39271223 |
| Class_Name | KIRK, Ernest H. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 12/12/1920 Born in Germany (Dusseldorf?). Religion: “none”.
- 12/16/1942 Drafted into Army at Los Angeles as Pvt (ASN: 39271223).
- 12/2/1943 Started Class 14 (German).
- 6/1943 Instructor with HQ Company QMRTC at Fort Warren as Pfc.
- Assigned to IPW Team 91 attached to FECOMZ.
- T/3 Bernard Hirsch (1917-1999).
- T/Sgt Eric Antler (1921-2010).
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)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Ernest H. Kirk for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Kirk, Ernest H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERNEST HELMUT KIRK.doc)