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Jules Dubea
| Jules Dubea | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1925 Marksville, Louisiana |
| Died | 31 December 2005 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 38486705 |
| Rank | Technician Third Grade |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 17 (11 March – 8 May 1944) |
| Section | 6B |
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Jules Dubea (21 February 1925 – 31 December 2005) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 17.
Biography
Jules Dubea was born on 21 February 1925 in Marksville, Louisiana, the son of Prudent Dubea. He attended Marksville High School and married Nola Walker.
Dubea entered the Army in 1943 and trained at Camp Barkeley, Texas, and Camp Ritchie (Class 17). A technician third grade, he served in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany before his 1945 discharge.
After the war Dubea worked for the United States Postal Service. He died on 31 December 2005.
Research notes
- Sparse packet; no unsupported unit, campaign, or place-of-death detail added.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 80 |
| Class_ASN | 38486705 |
| Class_Name | DUBEA, Jules |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 21 February 1925 — Born in Marksville, Louisiana.
- 1943 — Entered the Army; trained at Camp Barkeley and Camp Ritchie (Class 17).
- World War II — Served in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany.
- 1945 — Discharged as a technician third grade.
- Postwar — Worked for the United States Postal Service.
- 31 December 2005 — Died.
Sources
- RB Archive hometown military-service entry for Jules Dubea
- Find a Grave — Jules Dubea
- 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 2023-02-03 (1 post)