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Ernest R. Sons
| Ernest R. Sons | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Sohns |
| Born | 3 October 1917 |
| Died | 2016 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Ordnance Department |
| ASN | 01552179 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Rank at Ritchie | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943) |
| Section | 14 |
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Ernest R. Sons (1917–2016) was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 6.
Biography
From 1936 to 1940, Ernest attended Miami University (Ohio) (BA Botany).
On 13 March 1943, he entered Class 6 (Terrain Intelligence). On 11 May 1943 he graduated from Class 6. On 5 June 1944 he was promoted to first lieutenant. On 2 June 1945 he was promoted to Captain. On 29 September 1945 he was released from Camp Ritchie.
Research notes
- Also Class 4 OB; to Lt. Col.
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 99 |
| Class_ASN | 552179 |
| Class_Name | SONS, Ernest R. |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- Born 3 October 1917.
- 11 May 1943 — Graduate of Class 6.
- 13 March 1943 — Started Class 6 (Terrain Intelligence).
- 5 June 1944 — Promoted to 1st Lt.
- 2 June 1945 — Promoted to Captain.
- 29 September 1945 — Released from Camp Ritchie.
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 Ernest R. Sons for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Sons, Ernest R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERNEST R. SONS.doc)