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Harold K. Hochschild

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Harold K. Hochschild
Personal details
Born1892
Died1981
NativityUnited States
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceMilitary Intelligence Service
ASN0920864
RankMajor
Camp RitchieClass 4 (6 January – 6 March 1943)
Section2
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Harold K. Hochschild (1892–1981) was a United States Army Major who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 4.

Biography

In 1912, Harold graduated from Yale University. He attended Camp Ritchie - Graduate of 4th Class (IPW Ge). He attended Lawrence University (LLD). In 1934, he president of American Metal Co. He became president of the company in 1934. He worked as a sHAEF (Silver Star); Environmentalist; Philanthropist; Adirondack Park; Yaddo Artist Colony; Chairman, African-American Institute; Author of books on Adirondacks (railroads, resort hotels, steamboats). He married Mary Marquand in 1941 and they had one son, Adam. He served as chairman of New York Governor Nelson A. He served as president of the Adirondack Historical Association and as trustee of the New York State Historical Association. He army during World War II and after two years of service in Europe, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He died in 1981.

Research notes

  • Silver Star; see HKH file
  • OB 3

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 89
Class_ASN 920864
Class_Name Hochschild, Harold K.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline

  • He married Mary Marquand in 1941 and they had one son, Adam.
  • 3 January 1943 — Assigned to Fort Hunt. Major (ASN 0920864), MIS.
  • Died 1981.
  • Hochschild died in 1981.
  • Born 1892.
  • Silver Star; Legion of Merit.

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)