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'''Leonard M. Mcnutt''' (1913&ndash;2017) was a United States Army Major who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 22]].
'''Leonard M. McNutt''' (1913&ndash;2017) was a United States Army Major who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 22]].
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
He worked as a in 1948, he returned to Fort Benning, where he was assigned Director of Army Publications. Leonard attended His unit studied the German Army and demonstrated its organization, weapons and tactics Leonard “Curly” McNutt and his wolfhound, Jack “Curly” and his pig, Rover. Leonard assumed that, as a former teacher, he was considered a writer. After the completion of this tour, Leonard was assigned for three years to staff the Far East Command of the United Nations, Tokyo, Japan. He retired from this command in June 1960, with 30 years of service, two Outstanding Service Awards and a Bronze Star. In four years he wrote three new manuals (Mountain, Airborne, and Guerrilla warfare) and updated over twenty old manuals and training films.
Leonard M. “Curly” McNutt was born on 25 December 1913. He joined the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard in 1930 and was called to federal service with the division in 1940.
 
McNutt served as a platoon leader, company commander, and battalion adjutant in the 142nd Infantry Regiment before transferring to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie in 1942. His unit studied the German Army and demonstrated its organization, weapons, and tactics. In 1945 he joined the Eighth Army Historical Section and served in the Philippines and Japan.
 
Returning to Fort Benning in 1948, McNutt directed Army publications and wrote or revised manuals and training films on mountain, airborne, and guerrilla warfare. He later served on the Far East Command staff in Tokyo and retired as a lieutenant colonel in June 1960 after thirty years of service. His decorations included the Bronze Star. He died in 2017.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* CO of CSU
* CO of CSU
* The roster keeps Class 22. A legacy Timeline bullet says Class 21, while the packet only states a 1942 MITC transfer; no graduation date is asserted.


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Mcnutt_Leonard_M_0405892_service_clipping.png|Biographical clipping for Lt. Col. Leonard M. McNutt mentioning Camp Ritchie (RB Archive)
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* Born 25 December 1913 in U. S.
* 25 December 1913 — Born.
* November 1940 — Platoon Leader, 142nd Infantry Regiment.
* 1930 — Joined the 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard.
* May 1941 — Company Commander, 142nd Infantry Regiment, as 1st Lt.
* 1940 — Called to federal service with the 36th Infantry Division.
* March 1942 — Battalion Adjutant, 142nd Infantry Regiment.
* 1942 — Transferred to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie.
* When he was called to federal duty by FDR, he already had ten years service credit and was a 2nd Lt. In his first year of active duty, he commanded Co. F 142 Regt. His next duty at Infantry School, Ft. Benning, Georgia, with its tactical course of study, led to a unique, secret, war time mission. In 1942, he was transferred to Headquarter Military.
* 1945–1948 — Served with the Eighth Army Historical Section in the Philippines and Japan.
* 23 June 1943 — Promoted to Major.
* 1948 — Returned to Fort Benning as director of Army publications.
* January 1945 — Graduated Class 21.
* June 1960 — Retired as a lieutenant colonel after thirty years of service.
* In 1948 — He returned to Fort Benning, where he was assigned Director of Army Publications.
* 2017 — Died.
* ? Entered Army service as Lt. (ASN: 0405892).
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* [[:File:Mcnutt_Leonard_M_0405892_service_clipping.png|Biographical clipping for Lt. Col. Leonard M. McNutt mentioning Camp Ritchie (RB Archive)]]
* RB Archive biographical clipping for Lieutenant Colonel Leonard M. McNutt
* 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
* 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 Leonard M. Mcnutt for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Leonard M. McNutt for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Mcnutt, Leonard M. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: LEONARD M. McNUTT.doc)
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of McNutt, Leonard M. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: LEONARD M. McNUTT.doc)

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Leonard M. McNutt
Personal details
Born25 December 1913
U. S
Died2017
NativityUnited States
AwardsBronze Star
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceInfantry
ASN0405892
RankLieutenant Colonel
Rank at RitchieMajor
Camp RitchieClass 22 (23 August – 21 October 1944)
Section6A
Awards and honors
Bronze Star
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Leonard M. McNutt (1913–2017) was a United States Army Major who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 22.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Leonard M. “Curly” McNutt was born on 25 December 1913. He joined the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard in 1930 and was called to federal service with the division in 1940.

McNutt served as a platoon leader, company commander, and battalion adjutant in the 142nd Infantry Regiment before transferring to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie in 1942. His unit studied the German Army and demonstrated its organization, weapons, and tactics. In 1945 he joined the Eighth Army Historical Section and served in the Philippines and Japan.

Returning to Fort Benning in 1948, McNutt directed Army publications and wrote or revised manuals and training films on mountain, airborne, and guerrilla warfare. He later served on the Far East Command staff in Tokyo and retired as a lieutenant colonel in June 1960 after thirty years of service. His decorations included the Bronze Star. He died in 2017.

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • CO of CSU
  • The roster keeps Class 22. A legacy Timeline bullet says Class 21, while the packet only states a 1942 MITC transfer; no graduation date is asserted.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Biographical clipping for Lt. Col. Leonard M. McNutt mentioning Camp Ritchie (RB Archive)
    Biographical clipping for Lt. Col. Leonard M. McNutt mentioning Camp Ritchie (RB Archive)

Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 104
Class_ASN 405892
Class_Name MC NUTT, Leonard M.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 25 December 1913 — Born.
  • 1930 — Joined the 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard.
  • 1940 — Called to federal service with the 36th Infantry Division.
  • 1942 — Transferred to the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie.
  • 1945–1948 — Served with the Eighth Army Historical Section in the Philippines and Japan.
  • 1948 — Returned to Fort Benning as director of Army publications.
  • June 1960 — Retired as a lieutenant colonel after thirty years of service.
  • 2017 — Died.

Sources[edit | edit source]

  • Biographical clipping for Lt. Col. Leonard M. McNutt mentioning Camp Ritchie (RB Archive)
  • RB Archive biographical clipping for Lieutenant Colonel Leonard M. McNutt
  • 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 Leonard M. McNutt for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of McNutt, Leonard M. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: LEONARD M. McNUTT.doc)
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