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* Born 12 July 1920 in New York (Protestant). | |||
* 13 July 1944 — Graduated Class 19 as German Linguist. | |||
* 4 September 1944 — Promoted to T/3. Transferred to DEML. | |||
* 21 July 1945 — Released from POW camp; returned to Military Control. | * 21 July 1945 — Released from POW camp; returned to Military Control. | ||
* Nolte, Epstein and Eisenkraft were attached to the 422nd Infantry Regiment. Seale, Jacobs and Zappler were attached to the 423rd Infantry Regiment. | * Nolte, Epstein and Eisenkraft were attached to the 422nd Infantry Regiment. Seale, Jacobs and Zappler were attached to the 423rd Infantry Regiment. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:20, 16 September 2026
| Albert E. Eisenkraft | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 New York |
| Died | 2017 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32698676 |
| Rank | Major |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Section | 5C |
| Team | IPW 154 |
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Albert E. Eisenkraft (1920–2017) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 19.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Albert attended Enrolled at New York University (major: Finance). He worked as General Bookkeeper.
On 13 July 1944, he graduated as German Linguist. On 21 July 1945 he was released from POW camp; returned to Military Control.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- POW Bad Orb
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 97 |
| Class_ASN | 32698676 |
| Class_Name | EISENKRATT, Albert E. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_compatible |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 12 July 1920 in New York (Protestant).
- 13 July 1944 — Graduated Class 19 as German Linguist.
- 4 September 1944 — Promoted to T/3. Transferred to DEML.
- 21 July 1945 — Released from POW camp; returned to Military Control.
- Nolte, Epstein and Eisenkraft were attached to the 422nd Infantry Regiment. Seale, Jacobs and Zappler were attached to the 423rd Infantry Regiment.
- Served with IPW Team 154 attached to 106th Infantry Division, which included 12 Ritchie Boys (IPW 154, OB 44, MI 442-G, PI 80).
- Served with IPW Team 154 attached to 106th Infantry Division.
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 Albert E. Eisenkraft for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Eisenkraft, Albert E. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: ALBERT E. EISENKRAFT (2021).doc, ALBERT E. EISENKRAFT Timeline.doc)