| Frederick W. Perutz | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1919 |
| Died | 2022 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32715877 |
| Rank | Technical Sergeant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 8 (17 May – 16 July 1943) |
| Section | 5B |
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Frederick W. Perutz (1919–2022) was a Ritchie Boy (from Austria; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 8.
Biography
Many called him Fred or Fritz, but Max called him Opa.
His grandfather was 1 in a billion. 103 1/2 years old and enjoyed every second of it. May his memory be for a blessing.
Research notes
- Section V; DEML troupe
- 4th MRBC
- Fr
- 5/22/1919-A
Gallery
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Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz. -
Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz. -
Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz. -
Max passed along the below quote, from the book he wrote with David Wilk about his life titled "FRED PERUTZ FROM ANSCHLUSS TO AMERICA" “I’ve done many things in my life, but none for which I am prouder than my relationship with Margaret and the family we have raised together.” Photos have been shared by Max Perutz.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| MRBC4 | 4 |
| Class_ASN | 32715877 |
| Class_Name | PERUTZ, Frederick W. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- 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 2022-12-23 (1 post)