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'''John P. Kuhns''' was a United States Army Private who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 11]]. John enlisted at New York City, New York. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
John worked as singer and entertainer in opera productions. | |||
Kuhns trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 11). On 8 September 1943, he became a naturalized citizen. Kuhns name does not appear on listings of IPW, OB, MII or PI team. (May have been assigned to MIS Headquarters). | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* 1915-1978? | * 1915-1978? | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 28 May 1915 in Germany as Hans P. Kuhn. | |||
* 17 May 1943 — Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32908406) in NYC. | |||
* 8 September 1943 — Became naturalized citizen. | |||
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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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of John P. Kuhns for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Kuhns, John P. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JOHN P.KUHNS.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 17:09, 2 September 2026
| John P. Kuhns | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Kuhn Hans |
| Born | Germany as Hans P. Kuhn |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32908406 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943) |
| Section | 5C |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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John P. Kuhns was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 11. John enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
John worked as singer and entertainer in opera productions.
Kuhns trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 11). On 8 September 1943, he became a naturalized citizen. Kuhns name does not appear on listings of IPW, OB, MII or PI team. (May have been assigned to MIS Headquarters).
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 1915-1978?
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Nara ASN | 32908406 |
| Nara Name | KUHN JOHN P |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 170543 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 5 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 15 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 2 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 0 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 88 |
| Class_ASN | 32908406 |
| Class_Name | KUHNS, John P. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 28 May 1915 in Germany as Hans P. Kuhn.
- 17 May 1943 — Drafted into Army as Pvt (ASN: 32908406) in NYC.
- 8 September 1943 — Became naturalized 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 John P. Kuhns for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Kuhns, John P. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JOHN P.KUHNS.doc)