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Gerard M. Gert
| Gerard M. Gert | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Germany, Mother In Poland |
| Died | 2015 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| ASN | 32643619 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Team | IPW 150 |
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Gerard M. Gert (1920–2015) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
- Gert M. Gutstein
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 95 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 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 | 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 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)