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'''John H. Scanlon''' was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 7]].
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
* 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)

Latest revision as of 04:23, 31 August 2026

John H. Scanlon
Personal details
NativityUnited States
AwardsSilver Star
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceInfantry
ASN01295437
RankFirst Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943)
Section2B
Awards and honors
Silver Star
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John H. Scanlon was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 7.

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  • Silver Star
  • 9/30/1915-?

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Class_ASN 295437
Class_Name SCANLON, John H.
match_method asn_partial_name_exact
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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)