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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Tomorrow from 3:30 - 4:15 pm the White House is holding a "Conversation: Jews & the U.S. Military" Featuring: Douglas Emhoff Second Gentleman of the United States Followed by: Prof. Deborah Dash Moore Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan Author, GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation Ritchie Boy Ralph Hockley, Colonel, US Army (Ret) Career Army Intelligence Officer Rabbi Irving Elson Director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council Former Deputy Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps Write to: partnerships@who.eop.gov for instructions on how to rsvp
Tomorrow from 3:30 - 4:15 pm the White House is holding a "Conversation: Jews & the U.S. Military" Featuring: Douglas Emhoff Second Gentleman of the United States Followed by: Prof. Deborah Dash Moore Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan Author, GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation Ritchie Boy Ralph Hockley, Colonel, US Army (Ret) Career Army Intelligence Officer Rabbi Irving Elson Director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council Former Deputy Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps Write to: partnerships@who.eop.gov for instructions on how to rsvp
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The timeline research also records 3/2/1945 Completed Graduate Course 1 (German Translator). Attended typing course at Shrivenham American University. Worked for French newspaper (office). 3/9/1944 Naturalized as U.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
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== Timeline ==
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* 10/17/1925 Born in Germany (Rudolph M. Hockenheimer). Religion: Jewish.
* 12/7/1943 Enlisted at NYC as Pvt (ASN: 42058625).
* 11/3/1944 Class 24.
* 3/2/1945 Completed Graduate Course 1 (German Translator).
* 12/1945 Transferred to Counter Intelligence Corps.
* Artillery Officer with Second Infantry Division, Korea.
* Assigned to Le Vesinet (MIS HQ).
* Promoted to T/5.
* Retired as Colonel.
* Special Agent with 970th CIC. Denazification. Promoted to Sgt.
* http://soldiers.dodlive.mil/tag/col-ralph-hockley/.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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* 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 2022-05-31 (1 post)
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-05-31 (1 post)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Ralph M. Hockley for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Hockley, Ralph M. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: RALPH M. HOCKLEY (2020).doc)

Revision as of 03:39, 31 August 2026

Ralph M. Hockley
Personal details
Born1925
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN42058625
RankPrivate
Camp RitchieClass 24 (26 October – 29 December 1944)
Section6C
EnlistedNew York City, New York
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Ralph M. Hockley (born 1925) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 24.

Biography

Tomorrow from 3:30 - 4:15 pm the White House is holding a "Conversation: Jews & the U.S. Military" Featuring: Douglas Emhoff Second Gentleman of the United States Followed by: Prof. Deborah Dash Moore Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan Author, GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation Ritchie Boy Ralph Hockley, Colonel, US Army (Ret) Career Army Intelligence Officer Rabbi Irving Elson Director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council Former Deputy Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps Write to: partnerships@who.eop.gov for instructions on how to rsvp

Research notes

  • PG1 Ger; 970th CIC; Korea
  • 10/17/1925-A

Technical record

Field Imported value
Nara ASN 42058625
Nara Name HOCKLEY RALPH M
Nara State 23
Nara County 61
Nara POE 2364
Nara DOE 71243
Nara Grade Alpha P0T
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 J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 105
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 88
Nara Weight (lbs) 966
Class_ASN 42058625
Class_Name HOCKLEY, Ralph M.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

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 2022-05-31 (1 post)