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Louis Ludwig Barth
| Louis Ludwig Barth | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1985 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32780277 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 9 (21 June – 18 August 1943) |
| Section | 5E |
| Team | IPW 154 |
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Louis Ludwig Barth (1906–1985) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 9 and served with IPW Team 154.
Biography
Louis Ludwig Barth (1906–1985) was a U.S.-born Jewish trainee who studied at Camp Ritchie in class 9 and served with IPW Team 154. On 21 July 1943 The Washington Post reported a naturalization ceremony for about 85 soldiers, most from Camp Ritchie; Barth and William Plotnick were among those named.
Research notes
- Also: 36253112
Gallery
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The Washington Post, 21 July 1943 — naturalization ceremony including Camp Ritchie trainees such as Louis Ludwig Barth
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 79 |
| Class_ASN | 32780277 |
| Class_Name | BARTH, Louis L. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
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 2022-10-11 (1 post)