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Herbert H. Cohn
| Herbert H. Cohn | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Magdeburg, Germany |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| ASN | 01633131 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Rank at Ritchie | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 2 (24 August – 17 October 1942) |
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Herbert H. Cohn was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 2.
Biography
On 23 May 1945, Cohn served as Chief interpreter at the surrender of the Nazi High Command. He attended University of Heidelberg – graduated as Lawyer. Herbert attended University of Heidelberg – graduate. Worked as Telegraph Operator and Office Manager. In 1939, Became naturalized citizen. As Captain, served as Officer in charge of MFIU-1.
Research notes
- Also 32116685 Pvt FH
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Class_Name | Cohn, Herbert H. |
| match_method | unique_name_no_asn |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- Born 30 May 1907 in Magdeburg, Germany.
- 1939 — Became naturalized citizen.
- 29 April 1941 — Enlisted at Jamaica NY as Pvt (ASN 32116685).
- 17 October 1942 — Graduated Class 2 (IPW Ge) as 1st Lt. Rating: Chief Interrogator.
- October 1942 — Graduated Class 2 (IPW Ge) as 1st Lt. Rating: Chief Interrogator.
- 6 February 1943 — Assigned to Staff and Faculty.
- 23 May 1945 — Served as Chief interpreter at the surrender of the Nazi High Command.
- As Captain, served as Officer in charge of MFIU-1.
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 Herbert H. Cohn for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Cohn, Herbert H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HERBERT H. COHN.doc)