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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Landon Grove passed along some sad news. Ritchie Boy Al Miller has died at age 100. Landon had the pleasure of speaking with Al about escaping Nazi persecution, enlisting in the US Army, his life’s work as an optometrist in civilian life, as well as being a vocal advocate for Holocaust remembrance. | Landon Grove passed along some sad news. Ritchie Boy Al Miller has died at age 100. Landon had the pleasure of speaking with Al about escaping Nazi persecution, enlisting in the US Army, his life’s work as an optometrist in civilian life, as well as being a vocal advocate for Holocaust remembrance. | ||
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The timeline research also records 1943 Graduated high school. Studied optometry in England (2 years). 2/1945 Worked as draftsman at Fort Sill, OK as T/5. Worked as optician grinding lenses per prescription. Also served as general clerk. 11/17/1943 Became naturalized U. | |||
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* 11/20/1922 Born in Germany. Religion: Jewish. | |||
* 4/14/1943 Drafted into Army in Cincinnati as Pvt (ASN: 35799290). | |||
* 3/28/1945 Promoted to Cpl. | |||
* 4/13/1945 Started Class 29 (IPW Ge). | |||
* 2/1945 Worked as draftsman at Fort Sill, OK as T/5. | |||
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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) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-08-28 (1 post) | * Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-08-28 (1 post) | ||
* Facebook-linked source: [https://youtu.be/1wrxjCJTvjs?feature=shared YouTube video] | * Facebook-linked source: [https://youtu.be/1wrxjCJTvjs?feature=shared YouTube video] | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Albert W. Miller for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Miller, Albert W. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ALBERT W. MILLER.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:27, 31 August 2026
| Albert W. Miller | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 Germany |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 35799290 |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 29 (13 April – 12 June 1945) |
| Enlisted | Cincinnati, Ohio |
Interview Watch Albert W. Miller on Conversation with Landon Grove.
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Albert W. Miller (born 1922) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie.
Biography
Landon Grove passed along some sad news. Ritchie Boy Al Miller has died at age 100. Landon had the pleasure of speaking with Al about escaping Nazi persecution, enlisting in the US Army, his life’s work as an optometrist in civilian life, as well as being a vocal advocate for Holocaust remembrance.
The timeline research also records 1943 Graduated high school. Studied optometry in England (2 years). 2/1945 Worked as draftsman at Fort Sill, OK as T/5. Worked as optician grinding lenses per prescription. Also served as general clerk. 11/17/1943 Became naturalized U.
Research notes
- 11/20/1922-A
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Nara ASN | 35799290 |
| Nara Name | MILLER ALBERT |
| Nara State | 53 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 5321 |
| Nara DOE | 140443 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 7 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 508 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 43 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 118 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline
- 11/20/1922 Born in Germany. Religion: Jewish.
- 4/14/1943 Drafted into Army in Cincinnati as Pvt (ASN: 35799290).
- 3/28/1945 Promoted to Cpl.
- 4/13/1945 Started Class 29 (IPW Ge).
- 2/1945 Worked as draftsman at Fort Sill, OK as T/5.
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 2023-08-28 (1 post)
- Facebook-linked source: YouTube video
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Albert W. Miller for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Miller, Albert W. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ALBERT W. MILLER.doc)