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'''Eric R. Pleskow''' (1924–2019) was a United States Army | '''Eric R. Pleskow''' (1924–2019) was a United States Army Pfc who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 27]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
'' | '''Eric R. Pleskow''' — Film producer; President, United Artists; three Oscar awards. Summary from a Notable Ritchie Boys slide ([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EWiegWT3PMxAFXS7MZLxFFLMZg0265GK5_Axp_XnzWM source]). | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* https:/S6727/www.youtube.com/watch?v=knzP_N-ZvbQ | * https:/S6727/www.youtube.com/watch?v=knzP_N-ZvbQ | ||
* Civil Life | * Civil Life | ||
* Film producer; President, United Artists; three Oscar awards | |||
* Portrait and summary from Notable Ritchie Boys slides ([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EWiegWT3PMxAFXS7MZLxFFLMZg0265GK5_Axp_XnzWM source]). | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 22 August 2026
| Eric R. Pleskow | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 2019 |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32899187 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 27 (5 February – 5 April 1945) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Eric R. Pleskow (1924–2019) was a United States Army Pfc who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 27.
Biography
Eric R. Pleskow — Film producer; President, United Artists; three Oscar awards. Summary from a Notable Ritchie Boys slide (source).
Research notes
- Made film for Army
- https:/S6727/www.youtube.com/watch?v=knzP_N-ZvbQ
- Civil Life
- Film producer; President, United Artists; three Oscar awards
- Portrait and summary from Notable Ritchie Boys slides (source).
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 95 |
| Nara ASN | 32899187 |
| Nara Name | PLESKOW ERIC R |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 290443 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 6 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 66 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 122 |
| Class_ASN | 32899187 |
| Class_Name | PLESKOW, Eric R. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)