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'''Helmut Strauss''' (1923–2017) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 17]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Helmut studied Accounting at LSU. | |||
Strauss trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 17). On 15 October 1943, he became a naturalized citizen. On 8 September 1944, Strauss was assigned to IPW Team 118 attached to MIS Headquarters. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Also Class 9 OB | * Also Class 9 OB | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 19 March 1923 in Germany. | |||
* 25 June 1943 — Drafted in Army at Shreveport, LA as Pvt (ASN: 38392463). | |||
* 15 October 1943 — Became naturalized citizen. | |||
* 8 September 1944 — Assigned to IPW Team 118 attached to MIS Headquarters. | |||
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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 Helmut Strauss for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Strauss, Helmut for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HELMUT STRAUSS.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 03:44, 15 September 2026
| Helmut Strauss | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 Germany |
| Died | 2017 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 0555188 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 17 (11 March – 8 May 1944) |
| Section | 5C |
| Teams | IPW 118, MII 402-G |
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Helmut Strauss (1923–2017) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 17.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Helmut studied Accounting at LSU.
Strauss trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 17). On 15 October 1943, he became a naturalized citizen. On 8 September 1944, Strauss was assigned to IPW Team 118 attached to MIS Headquarters.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Also Class 9 OB
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
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| Approx Age at Death | 94 |
| Class_ASN | 38392463 |
| Class_Name | STRAUSS, Helmut |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 19 March 1923 in Germany.
- 25 June 1943 — Drafted in Army at Shreveport, LA as Pvt (ASN: 38392463).
- 15 October 1943 — Became naturalized citizen.
- 8 September 1944 — Assigned to IPW Team 118 attached to MIS Headquarters.
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 Helmut Strauss for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Strauss, Helmut for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HELMUT STRAUSS.doc)