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'''Emile R. Minerault''' (1911–1945) was a United States Army Private who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 2]]. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
As an OSS agent, worked with British SOE to carry out clandestine operations. Worked as kitchen steward at (the famous) Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, NY. On 4 March 1945, Official date of Minerault’s death (died in captivity). It is further stated that Minerault fell into a German trap in Paris, became a POW and died at Ellrich, one of the camps in the Buchenwald complex. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* 32339538 POW | * 32339538 POW | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* Born 27 September 1911 in France. | |||
* 19 May 1942 — Drafted into Army at Fort Jay, NY as Pvt (ASN: 32339538). | |||
* 10 November 1942 — Promoted to Sgt. | |||
* 29 May 1943 — Joined OSS London (HQ 29th Inf Div?). | |||
* 1 August 1944 — Promoted to 1st Lt. | |||
* 4 March 1945 — Official date of Minerault’s death (died in captivity). | |||
* As an OSS agent, worked with British SOE to carry out clandestine operations. See “Secret Flotillas, vol. 1” by Brooks Richards, in which it is stated that on. | |||
* It is further stated that Minerault fell into a German trap in Paris, became a POW and died at Ellrich, one of the camps in the Buchenwald complex. | |||
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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 Emile R. Minerault for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Minerault, Emile R. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: EMILE MINERAULT (2021).doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 04:02, 16 September 2026
| Emile R. Minerault | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1911 France |
| Died | 1945 |
| Nativity | France |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 02044850 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 2 (24 August – 17 October 1942) |
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Emile R. Minerault (1911–1945) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 2.
Biography[edit | edit source]
As an OSS agent, worked with British SOE to carry out clandestine operations. Worked as kitchen steward at (the famous) Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, NY. On 4 March 1945, Official date of Minerault’s death (died in captivity). It is further stated that Minerault fell into a German trap in Paris, became a POW and died at Ellrich, one of the camps in the Buchenwald complex.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 32339538 POW
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
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| Approx Age at Death | 34 |
| Class_Name | Minerault, Emile |
| match_method | unique_name_no_asn |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 27 September 1911 in France.
- 19 May 1942 — Drafted into Army at Fort Jay, NY as Pvt (ASN: 32339538).
- 10 November 1942 — Promoted to Sgt.
- 29 May 1943 — Joined OSS London (HQ 29th Inf Div?).
- 1 August 1944 — Promoted to 1st Lt.
- 4 March 1945 — Official date of Minerault’s death (died in captivity).
- As an OSS agent, worked with British SOE to carry out clandestine operations. See “Secret Flotillas, vol. 1” by Brooks Richards, in which it is stated that on.
- It is further stated that Minerault fell into a German trap in Paris, became a POW and died at Ellrich, one of the camps in the Buchenwald complex.
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 Emile R. Minerault for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Minerault, Emile R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: EMILE MINERAULT (2021).doc)