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The timeline research also records 1938-1942 West Point 4 years Graduated (BS). 1977 Retired as Major General. | |||
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* 1/22/1919 Born in NY. | |||
* 5/29/1943 Graduate of 2-day Special Class 5 (Close Combat). | |||
* 1971-1973 Commander of Third Armored Division. | |||
* 1977 Retired as Major General. | |||
* Awarded Army Distinguished Service Medal. | |||
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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 William R. Jr Kraft for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Kraft, William R. Jr for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WILLIAM R. KRAFT Jr.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:26, 31 August 2026
| William R. Kraft, Jr | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1919 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 024726 |
| Rank | Major |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 5 (8 February – 9 April 1943) |
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William R. Kraft, Jr (born 1919) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography
Add a biography, family details, and sources. Click Edit to change this page; no account is required.
The timeline research also records 1938-1942 West Point 4 years Graduated (BS). 1977 Retired as Major General.
Research notes
- Graduated from West Point
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
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Timeline
- 1/22/1919 Born in NY.
- 5/29/1943 Graduate of 2-day Special Class 5 (Close Combat).
- 1971-1973 Commander of Third Armored Division.
- 1977 Retired as Major General.
- Awarded Army Distinguished Service Medal.
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 William R. Jr Kraft for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Kraft, William R. Jr for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WILLIAM R. KRAFT Jr.doc)