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The timeline research also records Did not graduate (“no job classification”). Worked as photographic assistant; also as salesman. Worked in photo processing field. 7/1944 As Corporal, served as photographer with Sig Sec HQ Co JBA. As a civilian, served as CIC Screening Officer in Augsburg Internment Camp (and others); SEE BELOW. Alfred Strauss was of German descent and spoke and wrote a very good (but not perfect) German. Thesis (2013) referring to CIC Officer Alfred Strauss in Augsburg. 2/10/1997 Died (New Jersey). | |||
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* 11/2/1910 Born in Germany (Weitheim?) (Jewish). | |||
* 2/5/1945 Entered Class 27 (German IPW). | |||
* 1945-1946? As a civilian, served as CIC Screening Officer in Augsburg Internment Camp (and others); SEE BELOW. | |||
* 7/1944 As Corporal, served as photographer with Sig Sec HQ Co JBA. | |||
* The specialty in your index shows that Alfred Strauss was a IPW which would fit, or would there be a CI acronym in case of the CIC, or could he be first IPW, then a CIC member?. | |||
* Thesis (2013) referring to CIC Officer Alfred Strauss in Augsburg:. | |||
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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 Alfred Strauss for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Strauss, Alfred for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ALFRED STRAUSS.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:29, 31 August 2026
| Alfred Strauss | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1910 Germany |
| Died | 1997 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39296504 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 27 (5 February – 5 April 1945) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | Los Angeles, California |
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Alfred Strauss (1910–1997) was a United States Army Corporal who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 27. Alfred enlisted at Los Angeles, California.
Biography
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The timeline research also records Did not graduate (“no job classification”). Worked as photographic assistant; also as salesman. Worked in photo processing field. 7/1944 As Corporal, served as photographer with Sig Sec HQ Co JBA. As a civilian, served as CIC Screening Officer in Augsburg Internment Camp (and others); SEE BELOW. Alfred Strauss was of German descent and spoke and wrote a very good (but not perfect) German. Thesis (2013) referring to CIC Officer Alfred Strauss in Augsburg. 2/10/1997 Died (New Jersey).
Research notes
- No job clasification
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 87 |
| Nara ASN | 39296504 |
| Nara Name | STRAUSS ALFRED |
| Nara State | 91 |
| Nara County | 37 |
| Nara POE | 9141 |
| Nara DOE | 80543 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 1 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 986 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 43 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 100 |
| Class_ASN | 39296504 |
| Class_Name | STRAUSS, Alfred |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 11/2/1910 Born in Germany (Weitheim?) (Jewish).
- 2/5/1945 Entered Class 27 (German IPW).
- 1945-1946? As a civilian, served as CIC Screening Officer in Augsburg Internment Camp (and others); SEE BELOW.
- 7/1944 As Corporal, served as photographer with Sig Sec HQ Co JBA.
- The specialty in your index shows that Alfred Strauss was a IPW which would fit, or would there be a CI acronym in case of the CIC, or could he be first IPW, then a CIC member?.
- Thesis (2013) referring to CIC Officer Alfred Strauss in Augsburg:.
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 Alfred Strauss for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Strauss, Alfred for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ALFRED STRAUSS.doc)