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Richard Sommer
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| Richard Sommer | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 Memmingen, Germany |
| Died | 1983 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0925861 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Section | 5A |
| Team | IPW 134 |
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Richard Sommer (1922–1983) was a United States Army Sergeant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 19.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In September 1943, he attended Student (ASTP) at University of Missouri. Attended college (CCNY) for two years. Worked as general clerk. In March 1943, As Sgt, served as clerk with HQ Detachment, VIII Corps.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- From ASTP; Also 32441333 Sgt
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 61 |
| Class_ASN | 32441333 |
| Class_Name | SOMMER, Richard |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 11 January 1922 in Memmingen, Germany.
- 31 August 1942 — Drafted into Army at Fort Jay NY as Pvt (ASN: 32441333).
- March 1943 — As Sgt, served as clerk with HQ Detachment, VIII Corps.
- Became naturalized U.S. citizen.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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 Richard Sommer for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Sommer, Richard for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: RICHARD SOMMER.doc)