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'''Henry H. Kolm''' (1924&ndash;2010) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Henry enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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In 1940, Henry family moved to Philadelphia.
 
In June 1942, Kolm graduated Gratz High School. On 1 October 1943, He became a naturalized citizen. In February 1944, Kolm attended ASTP (Stetson, Rollins and Kenyon College).


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* U.S. maneuvers w/20th AD.
* U.S. maneuvers w/20th AD.
* Civil Life


== Gallery ==
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== Timeline ==
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* Born 10 September 1924 in Vienna, Austria. Parents Richard and Elly (Jellenik) Kolm. Stated Religion: Ethical Culture (but Jewish roots).
* 1940 — Family moved to Philadelphia.
* 1 October 1943 — Became naturalized citizen.
* May 1944 — Assigned to 20th Armored Division (Draftsman).
* 2 August 1945 — Arrived at Fort Strong MA (Boston harbor) as part of Fort Hunt contingent of two officers and 25 enlisted men; also, guards and German POWs who served as cooks, carpenters, etc to prepare facilities for Paperclip scientists.
* March 1945 — Assigned to Camp Ritchie. Languages: German, French.
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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)
 
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Henry H. Kolm for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
 
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Kolm, Henry H. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HENRY H. KOLM (2020).doc)

Latest revision as of 12:49, 1 September 2026

Henry H. Kolm
Personal details
Born1924
Vienna, Austria. Parents Richard And Elly
Died2010
NativityAustria
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN33784680
Camp RitchieClass 29 (13 April – 12 June 1945)
EnlistedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
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Henry H. Kolm (1924–2010) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Henry enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Biography[edit | edit source]

In 1940, Henry family moved to Philadelphia.

In June 1942, Kolm graduated Gratz High School. On 1 October 1943, He became a naturalized citizen. In February 1944, Kolm attended ASTP (Stetson, Rollins and Kenyon College).

Research notes[edit | edit source]

  • U.S. maneuvers w/20th AD.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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Technical record[edit | edit source]

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 86
Nara ASN 33784680
Nara Name KOLM HENRY H
Nara State 32
Nara County 101
Nara POE 3295
Nara DOE 90643
Nara Grade Alpha PVT
Nara Grade Code 8
Nara Branch Alpha NO
Nara Branch Code 2
Branch No branch assignment
Nara Term or Enlistment 5
Term of enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Defer. Date 0
Nara Source 0
Nara Nativity N2
Nara Year of Birth 24
Nara Race J
Nara Race Description White not yet a citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 867
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 38
Nara Weight (lbs) 494
row_source demographics

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • Born 10 September 1924 in Vienna, Austria. Parents Richard and Elly (Jellenik) Kolm. Stated Religion: Ethical Culture (but Jewish roots).
  • 1940 — Family moved to Philadelphia.
  • 1 October 1943 — Became naturalized citizen.
  • May 1944 — Assigned to 20th Armored Division (Draftsman).
  • 2 August 1945 — Arrived at Fort Strong MA (Boston harbor) as part of Fort Hunt contingent of two officers and 25 enlisted men; also, guards and German POWs who served as cooks, carpenters, etc to prepare facilities for Paperclip scientists.
  • March 1945 — Assigned to Camp Ritchie. Languages: German, French.

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 Henry H. Kolm for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Kolm, Henry H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HENRY H. KOLM (2020).doc)