Kessler, Ernest (32611173): Difference between revisions
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
On 10 March 1943, Ernest became a naturalized citizen at Hagerstown, MD. His team served primarily with the 29th Infantry. Born in Vienna, Austria, RB Kessler fled to the United States, and later joined the US Army. He was sent for intelligence training to Camp Ritchie and studied in the 4th Class. He served with Regimental Headquarters of the 29th Infantry Division ,and participated in the D-Day invasion. | |||
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* Born 14 July 1920 in Ernst Kessler to Leopold and Erma in Vienna, Austria. | |||
* 6 January 1943 — Promoted to Cpl. | |||
* 6 March 1943 — Graduated Class 4 (IPW Ge). | |||
* 10 March 1943 — Became naturalized citizen at Hagerstown, MD. | * 10 March 1943 — Became naturalized citizen at Hagerstown, MD. | ||
* 7 February 1944 Became member of IPW Team 20 assigned to the 29th Infantry Div | * 17 March 1943 — Promoted to T/5. | ||
* 7 February 1944 — Became member of IPW Team 20 assigned to the 29th Infantry Div. | |||
* Agent with CIC stationed in Bremen. | * Agent with CIC stationed in Bremen. | ||
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