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Ralph M. Hockley
| Ralph M. Hockley | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1925 Germany |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 42058625 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 24 (26 October – 29 December 1944) |
| Section | 6C |
| Enlisted | New 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
On 9 March 1944, he was naturalized as U. On 2 March 1945, Completed Graduate Course 1 (German Translator). Attended typing course at Shrivenham American University. Worked for French newspaper (office). 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 |
Timeline
- 9 March 1944 — Naturalized as U.
- 12/1945 Transferred to Counter Intelligence Corps.
- 1.
- 24.
- Artillery Officer with Second Infantry Division, Korea.
- Assigned to Le Vesinet (MIS HQ).
- S. citizen in Fayetteville NC.
- Special Agent with 970th CIC. Denazification. Promoted to Sgt.
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)
- 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)