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Theodore Schocken
| Theodore Schocken | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1914 Germany |
| Died | 1975 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0552582 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 3 (2 November – 23 December 1942) |
| Section | I |
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Theodore Schocken (1914–1975) was a United States Army Sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 3.
Biography
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The timeline research also records 2/1944 Back at Camp Ritchie for graduate training. 2/1944` Returned to Camp Ritchie as Graduate. Student at Harvard University for 3 years (Business Administration). Worked as Chief Clerk. 2/1943 Served as interrogator at African Allied Force HQ (one year). 12/18/1942 Became naturalized citizen.
Research notes
- Also 36359123 Sgt Section V
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 61 |
| Class_ASN | 36359123 |
| Class_Name | SCHOCKEN, Theodore |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 10/8/1914 Born in Germany.
- 5/16/1944 Direct commission as 2nd Lt (ASN 0552582).
- Graduated as M/Sgt Class 3 (IPW Ge).
- Joined Army as Pvt.
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 Theodore Schocken for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Schocken, Theodore for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: THEODORE SCHOCKEN.doc, THEODORE SCHOCKEN.doc)