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'''[[Bodlander, Walter V. (01176890)|Walter V. Bodlander]]''' (died 2 February 2020) (ASN 01176890) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served with IPW Team 34. | '''[[Bodlander, Walter V. (01176890)|Walter V. Bodlander]]''' (died 2 February 2020) (ASN 01176890) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 11|class 11]] and served with [[Team IPW 34|IPW Team 34]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
He worked as a author of “The Unauthorized Autobiography of W. He Graduated with 11th Class/5A as IPW-Ge. Worked in stock room of wholesale clothing concern. Bodlander (1920–2020) was a German-born Jewish Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served as captain of IPW Team 34, 4th Infantry Division, leading the team into battle on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Hansen, G-2 of the division (he is partly hidden behind a helmet in the image). He was awarded the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars. He died on 2 February 2020 at age 99. | He worked as a author of “The Unauthorized Autobiography of W. He Graduated with 11th Class/5A as IPW-Ge. Worked in stock room of wholesale clothing concern. Bodlander (1920–2020) was a German-born Jewish Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 11|class 11]] and served as captain of [[Team IPW 34|IPW Team 34]], 4th Infantry Division, leading the team into battle on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Hansen, G-2 of the division (he is partly hidden behind a helmet in the image). He was awarded the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars. He died on 2 February 2020 at age 99. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* 11/30/1920-a | * 11/30/1920-a | ||
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* 6-6-1944 Landed on Utah Beach on D-Day as Captain in charge of IPW Team 34 (4th Infantry Division / 8th Regiment) attached to the VII Corps. | * 6-6-1944 Landed on Utah Beach on D-Day as Captain in charge of IPW Team 34 (4th Infantry Division / 8th Regiment) attached to the VII Corps. | ||
* | * 2 to 7-43 Served as 2nd Lt., Mess Officer and Motor Officer, HQ Battery 310, FA y. | ||
* Assigned to Camp Ritchie. | * Assigned to Camp Ritchie. | ||
* Became naturalized U.S. citizen when volunteered to join Army. | * Became naturalized U.S. citizen when volunteered to join Army. | ||
* Bodlander was awarded the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier). He was also the recipient. | * Bodlander was awarded the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier). He was also the recipient. | ||
* Born in Breslau, Germany. (Religion: Jewish). | |||
* Entered Army as Officer (ASN: 01176890). | |||
* Naturalized as U.S. citizen. | * Naturalized as U.S. citizen. | ||
* The 4th Infantry Division, which landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, was involved in many. | * The 4th Infantry Division, which landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, was involved in many. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:53, 18 September 2026
| Walter V. Bodlander | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Breslau, Germany |
| Died | 2 February 2020 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Awards | Purple Heart; French Legion of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Field Artillery |
| ASN | 01176890 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Rank at Ritchie | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943) |
| Section | 5A |
| Team | IPW 34 |
Awards and honors
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| Purple Heart | French Legion of Honor |
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Walter V. Bodlander (died 2 February 2020) (ASN 01176890) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served with IPW Team 34.
Biography[edit | edit source]
He worked as a author of “The Unauthorized Autobiography of W. He Graduated with 11th Class/5A as IPW-Ge. Worked in stock room of wholesale clothing concern. Bodlander (1920–2020) was a German-born Jewish Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11 and served as captain of IPW Team 34, 4th Infantry Division, leading the team into battle on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Hansen, G-2 of the division (he is partly hidden behind a helmet in the image). He was awarded the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars. He died on 2 February 2020 at age 99.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- VI Corps. to Capt
- 11/30/1920-a
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Lt. Walter V. Bodlander (hidden behind the helmet) taken on July 25, 1944 at St. Lo, France, interrogating a German POW and interpreting for Lt. Col. Hansen, G-2 for the 4th Infantry Division
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Class_ASN | 176890 |
| Class_Name | BODLANDER, Walter V. |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 6-6-1944 Landed on Utah Beach on D-Day as Captain in charge of IPW Team 34 (4th Infantry Division / 8th Regiment) attached to the VII Corps.
- 2 to 7-43 Served as 2nd Lt., Mess Officer and Motor Officer, HQ Battery 310, FA y.
- Assigned to Camp Ritchie.
- Became naturalized U.S. citizen when volunteered to join Army.
- Bodlander was awarded the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier). He was also the recipient.
- Born in Breslau, Germany. (Religion: Jewish).
- Entered Army as Officer (ASN: 01176890).
- Naturalized as U.S. citizen.
- The 4th Infantry Division, which landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, was involved in many.
- assigned to the 4th Infantry Division included S/Sgt J.D. Salinger (Class SC B6) and the.
- of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.
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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-27 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-28 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-05-31 (2 posts)
- Facebook-linked source: YouTube video
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Walter V. Bodlander for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Bodlander, Walter V. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: WALTER V. BODLANDER (2021).doc, WALTER V. BODLANDER.doc)