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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Paul attended Student, Political Science, University of Illinois. He graduated from OB Class II. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Awarded Bronze Star Medal. | |||
* 1918 — Born in Norway. | |||
* Entered Class 1. | |||
* Graduated with Class 1 (Norwegian). | |||
* Promoted To 1st Lt. | |||
* Promoted to Captain. | |||
* Served with FARTC, Fort Sill OK. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * 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) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aJKR_PUBVTF_eQAD80IPna0FRkuJtpP-LRuTgbWOYlU First Class chart] (Camp Ritchie: The First Class chart) | * [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aJKR_PUBVTF_eQAD80IPna0FRkuJtpP-LRuTgbWOYlU First Class chart] (Camp Ritchie: The First Class chart) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Paul M. Birkeland for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Birkeland, Paul M. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PAUL M. BIRKELAND.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 23:12, 16 September 2026
| Paul M. Birkeland | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1918 Norway |
| Died | 2014 |
| Nativity | Norway |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Field Artillery |
| ASN | 0466780 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 1 (27 July – 19 September 1942) |
| Specialty | Norwegian |
| Unit / division | London |
Awards and honors
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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Paul M. Birkeland (1918–2014) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 1.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Paul attended Student, Political Science, University of Illinois. He graduated from OB Class II.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Also PG OB Class 2
- No 'B' min.'C' cards
- Appears as number 16 on the First Class photo/chart.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 96 |
| Class_ASN | 466780 |
| Class_Name | BIRKELAND, Paul M. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Awarded Bronze Star Medal.
- 1918 — Born in Norway.
- Entered Class 1.
- Graduated with Class 1 (Norwegian).
- Promoted To 1st Lt.
- Promoted to Captain.
- Served with FARTC, Fort Sill OK.
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)
- First Class chart (Camp Ritchie: The First Class chart)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Paul M. Birkeland for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Birkeland, Paul M. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PAUL M. BIRKELAND.doc)