Gerard M. Gert

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Gerard M. Gert
Personal details
Born1920
Germany, Mother In Poland
Died2015
NativityGermany
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32643619
RankSergeant
Camp RitchieClass 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944)
TeamIPW 150
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Gerard M. Gert (1920–2015) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.

Biography edit

In 1942, Gert studied at New School for Social Research. In December 1942, he completed basic training with 407th Infantry Regiment. Gert trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 19). In August 1943, he attended ASTP at Indiana University. Gert was assigned to IPW Team 150 attached to the Third Army.

Research notes edit

  • Gert M. Gutstein

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Technical record edit

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 95
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Timeline edit

  • Born 4 February 1920 in Germany (Danzig) as Gert M. Gutstein. Father born in Germany, mother in Poland.
  • December 1942 — Basic training with 407th Infantry Regiment.
  • 4 September 1944 — Promoted to M/Sgt.
  • Assigned to IPW Team 150 attached to the Third Army.
  • ___ Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32643619).

Sources edit

  • 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 Gerard M. Gert for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Gert, Gerard M. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: GERARD M. GERT.doc)