| Joseph E. B. Shi | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1920 Leesburg, Georgia |
| Died | 10 March 2004 Georgia |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 34572899 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 17 (11 March – 8 May 1944) |
| Section | 6D |
| Enlisted | Ft Mcpherson Atlanta, Georgia |
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Joseph E. B. Shi (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17.
Biography
Joseph E. B. Shi (6 July 1920 – 10 March 2004) was born in Leesburg, Georgia, and trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17 (MITC certificate dated 8 May 1944). As a technical sergeant in military intelligence with X Corps headquarters, he served as a draftsman for a photo interpretation section and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 17 April to 30 June 1945—preparing sketch maps from aerial photographs under limited facilities. He died in Georgia.
Research notes
- National Guard in Federal Service, after 3 months of Discharge
Gallery
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Joseph E. B. Shi in the field (Pacific theater). -
Military Intelligence Training Center certificate, Camp Ritchie, class 17 (8 May 1944). -
Bronze Star citation for service on Mindanao, 17 April–30 June 1945.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 84 |
| Nara ASN | 34572899 |
| Nara Name | SHI JOSEPH E B |
| Nara State | 43 |
| Nara County | 257 |
| Nara POE | 4344 |
| Nara DOE | 161142 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Nara Nativity | 43 |
| Nativity.1 | GEORGIA |
| Nara Year of Birth | 20 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 18 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 74 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 138 |
| Class_ASN | 34572899 |
| Class_Name | SHI, Joseph E. B. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- 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 2022-09-27 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-01 (1 post)