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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
In 1942, Became member of the FSSF and trained in mountain warfare (Montana). He served as Captain (ASN: 01285308) in the FSSF, HQ Detachment in North Africa and Italy. In 1956, Retired as Major. | |||
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* 1940 Served with Norwegian Army. | |||
* Served as Captain (ASN: 01285308) in the FSSF, HQ Detachment in North Africa and Italy. Several reports by Captain Finn Roll (reporting to HQ, Task Force B) dealt with interrogations of captured POWs in Italy Jan 1944. | |||
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* Oslo, Norway, son of the U.S. | |||
* Served with the 3rd Army through the Rhineland campaign. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* 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 Finn W. Roll for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Roll, Finn W. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FINN ROLL.doc) | |||
Revision as of 02:28, 1 September 2026
| Finn W. Roll | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1919 Oslo, Norway, Son Of The U.S |
| Died | 1988 |
| Nativity | Norway |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Special Service Force |
| ASN | 01285308 |
| Rank | Major |
| Rank at Ritchie | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 4 (6 January – 6 March 1943) |
| Section | 3、 |
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Finn W. Roll (1919–1988) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 4.
Biography
In 1942, Became member of the FSSF and trained in mountain warfare (Montana). He served as Captain (ASN: 01285308) in the FSSF, HQ Detachment in North Africa and Italy. In 1956, Retired as Major.
Research notes
- to FSSF Task Force B
- Merkers
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 69 |
| Class_ASN | 285308 |
| Class_Name | Roll, Finn w. |
| match_method | asn_partial_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 1940 Served with Norwegian Army.
- Served as Captain (ASN: 01285308) in the FSSF, HQ Detachment in North Africa and Italy. Several reports by Captain Finn Roll (reporting to HQ, Task Force B) dealt with interrogations of captured POWs in Italy Jan 1944.
- 4.
- Oslo, Norway, son of the U.S.
- Served with the 3rd Army through the Rhineland campaign.
Sources
- 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 Finn W. Roll for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Roll, Finn W. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FINN ROLL.doc)