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'''Peter R. Frank''' (1923–2003) was a United States Army | '''Peter R. Frank''' (1923–2003) was a United States Army soldier who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 6]], and is also associated with IPW Team 1 (101st Airborne Division / VIII Corps). | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Worked as clerk-typist for various publications. On 16 December 1944, As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. He served as interpreter for General Maxwell D. | On 13 October 1942, he attended enlisted at Fort Devens, MA as Pvt (ASN 32712444). In October 1944 he served as only German-speaking member of “The Incredible Patrol”. Worked as clerk-typist for various publications. On 16 December 1944, As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. He served as interpreter for General Maxwell D. Research notes also associate Frank with IPW Team 1 alongside [[Pangerl, Joseph C. Jr (01590096)|Joseph C. Pangerl Jr.]], [[Gion, Alphonse Francis (01177462)|Alphonse Francis Gion]], [[Coquelin, Hermann (32011029)|Hermann Coquelin]], [[Koslan, Emil H. (18031454)|Emil H. Koslan]], [[Patheiger, Frederick C. (36717392)|Frederick C. Patheiger]], and [[Goldberg, George (36720792)|George Goldberg]]. On 11 February 1944, IPW Team 1 was attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps). | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* Walter Reed Hospital | * Walter Reed Hospital | ||
* Interpr for Gen.Taylor | * Interpr for Gen.Taylor | ||
* IPW Team 1 roster (Gross NOTES, 8/27/2019): Pangerl; Gion; Coquelin; Kaslan [Koslan]; Patheiger; Goldberg. Others: Vidor; Frank; Haimann. Attached 101st Airborne (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944. | |||
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* | * 13 October 1942 — Enlisted at Fort Devens, MA as Pvt (ASN 32712444). | ||
* 26 April 1944 Assigned to IPW Team 9 attached to 101st Airborne Division. | * 11 May 1943 — Graduated with Class 6 (German Document Examiner). | ||
* | * 1 December 1943 — Promoted to M/Sgt. | ||
* 11 February 1944 — IPW Team 1 attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps). | |||
* 26 April 1944 — Assigned to IPW Team 9 attached to 101st Airborne Division. | |||
* 16 December 1944 — As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. | |||
* 16 December 1944 — As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. Joseph C. Pangerl. | |||
* October 1944 — Served as only German-speaking member of “The Incredible Patrol”. | |||
* Frank is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.”. | * Frank is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.”. | ||
* See also: “Rendezvous With Destiny: History of the 101st Airborne Division”. | * See also: “Rendezvous With Destiny: History of the 101st Airborne Division”. | ||
* Taylor, Commander of the 101st Infantry Division. | * Taylor, Commander of the 101st Infantry Division. | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Dan Gross research archive (miscellaneous notes; not uploaded): ''NOTES'' entry “IPW Team 1” (8/27/2019) — Team 1 attached to 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944 | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | ||
Latest revision as of 05:35, 16 September 2026
| Peter R. Frank | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 as Peter Robert Frank in Germany |
| Died | 2003 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 01997761 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943) |
| Section | 4 |
| Teams | IPW 1, IPW 9, IPW 35 |
Awards and honors
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| Silver Star |
- Undocumented on Eddy awards chart. Listed in By The Numbers/Awards (from Ritchie Boy Secrets by Beverley Driver Eddy).
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Peter R. Frank (1923–2003) was a United States Army soldier who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 6, and is also associated with IPW Team 1 (101st Airborne Division / VIII Corps).
Biography[edit | edit source]
On 13 October 1942, he attended enlisted at Fort Devens, MA as Pvt (ASN 32712444). In October 1944 he served as only German-speaking member of “The Incredible Patrol”. Worked as clerk-typist for various publications. On 16 December 1944, As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. He served as interpreter for General Maxwell D. Research notes also associate Frank with IPW Team 1 alongside Joseph C. Pangerl Jr., Alphonse Francis Gion, Hermann Coquelin, Emil H. Koslan, Frederick C. Patheiger, and George Goldberg. On 11 February 1944, IPW Team 1 was attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps).
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Silver Star CIB
- Walter Reed Hospital
- Interpr for Gen.Taylor
- IPW Team 1 roster (Gross NOTES, 8/27/2019): Pangerl; Gion; Coquelin; Kaslan [Koslan]; Patheiger; Goldberg. Others: Vidor; Frank; Haimann. Attached 101st Airborne (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 80 |
| Class_ASN | 32712444 |
| Class_Name | FRANK, Peter R. |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 13 October 1942 — Enlisted at Fort Devens, MA as Pvt (ASN 32712444).
- 11 May 1943 — Graduated with Class 6 (German Document Examiner).
- 1 December 1943 — Promoted to M/Sgt.
- 11 February 1944 — IPW Team 1 attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps).
- 26 April 1944 — Assigned to IPW Team 9 attached to 101st Airborne Division.
- 16 December 1944 — As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt.
- 16 December 1944 — As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. Joseph C. Pangerl.
- October 1944 — Served as only German-speaking member of “The Incredible Patrol”.
- Frank is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.”.
- See also: “Rendezvous With Destiny: History of the 101st Airborne Division”.
- Taylor, Commander of the 101st Infantry Division.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Dan Gross research archive (miscellaneous notes; not uploaded): NOTES entry “IPW Team 1” (8/27/2019) — Team 1 attached to 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944
- 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 Peter R. Frank for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Frank, Peter R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PETER R. FRANK.doc)