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The timeline research also records 1924-1929 Graduated Heidelberg University (LLB). See: “CIC and Denazification of Heidelberg University” by Ralph W. Penham (1914-2001), who played a major role in postwar Denazification activities, was also a Ritchie Boy. Served as Assistant Judge in Court of Appeals. 5/8/1943 Became naturalized citizen. | |||
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* 12/21/1907 Born in Germany (no religion stated). | |||
* 11/2/1942 Entered in Class 3 with specialty Counterintelligence. | |||
* 5/8/1943 Promoted to S/Sgt. | |||
* 10/26/1943 Promoted to M/Sgt. | |||
* 11/1942 Sent for training to Camp Ritchie (T/4). Languages: German, French. | |||
* 3/1941 Basic training with 8th Regiment. | |||
* Daniel F. Penham (1914-2001), who played a major role in postwar Denazification activities, was also a Ritchie Boy. | |||
* See: “CIC and Denazification of Heidelberg University” by Ralph W. Brown III. In “Journal of Intelligence History” vol 4, no. 1 Summer 2004. | |||
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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 Frederick Wallach for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Wallach, Frederick for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FREDERICK WALLACH.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:29, 31 August 2026
| Frederick Wallach | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1907 Germany |
| Died | 1979 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 37041134 |
| Rank | Major |
| Rank at Ritchie | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 3 (2 November – 23 December 1942) |
| Section | L |
| Team | IPW 18 |
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Frederick Wallach (1907–1979) was a United States Army Sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 3.
Biography
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The timeline research also records 1924-1929 Graduated Heidelberg University (LLB). See: “CIC and Denazification of Heidelberg University” by Ralph W. Penham (1914-2001), who played a major role in postwar Denazification activities, was also a Ritchie Boy. Served as Assistant Judge in Court of Appeals. 5/8/1943 Became naturalized citizen.
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| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 72 |
| Class_ASN | 37041134 |
| Class_Name | WALLACH, Frederick |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 12/21/1907 Born in Germany (no religion stated).
- 11/2/1942 Entered in Class 3 with specialty Counterintelligence.
- 5/8/1943 Promoted to S/Sgt.
- 10/26/1943 Promoted to M/Sgt.
- 11/1942 Sent for training to Camp Ritchie (T/4). Languages: German, French.
- 3/1941 Basic training with 8th Regiment.
- Daniel F. Penham (1914-2001), who played a major role in postwar Denazification activities, was also a Ritchie Boy.
- See: “CIC and Denazification of Heidelberg University” by Ralph W. Brown III. In “Journal of Intelligence History” vol 4, no. 1 Summer 2004.
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 Frederick Wallach for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Wallach, Frederick for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FREDERICK WALLACH.doc)