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'''Emil H. Koslan''' (1917–1955) was a | '''Emil H. Koslan''' (1917–1955) was a Ritchie Boy who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland in [[Class 4]] and served with IPW Team 1, attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps) on 11 February 1944. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Emil H. was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in Class 4. He served on IPW Team 1. On 11 February 1944, IPW Team 1 was attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps). Teammates included [[Pangerl, Joseph C. Jr (01590096)|Joseph C. Pangerl Jr.]], [[Gion, Alphonse Francis (01177462)|Alphonse Francis Gion]], [[Coquelin, Hermann (32011029)|Hermann Coquelin]], [[Patheiger, Frederick C. (36717392)|Frederick C. Patheiger]], and [[Goldberg, George (36720792)|George Goldberg]]. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* to hospital 5/15/44 | * to hospital 5/15/44 | ||
* IPW Team 1 roster (Gross NOTES, 8/27/2019): Pangerl; Gion; Coquelin; Kaslan [Koslan]; Patheiger; Goldberg. Others: Vidor; Frank; Haimann. Attached 101st Airborne (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944. | |||
* Gross NOTES spells the surname “Kaslan”; roster/page title is Koslan. | |||
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* 11 February 1944 — IPW Team 1 attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps). | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Dan Gross research archive (miscellaneous notes; not uploaded): ''NOTES'' entry “IPW Team 1” (8/27/2019) — Team 1 attached to 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944 | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * 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) | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 12 September 2026
| Emil H. Koslan | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | 1955 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 18031454 |
| Rank | Technician Fourth Grade |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 4 (6 January – 6 March 1943) |
| Section | 4 |
| Enlisted | Austin, Texas |
| Unit / division | 101st Airborne Division |
| Teams | IPW 1, IPW 23 |
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Emil H. Koslan (1917–1955) was a Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland in Class 4 and served with IPW Team 1, attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps) on 11 February 1944.
Biography
Emil H. was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in Class 4. He served on IPW Team 1. On 11 February 1944, IPW Team 1 was attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps). Teammates included Joseph C. Pangerl Jr., Alphonse Francis Gion, Hermann Coquelin, Frederick C. Patheiger, and George Goldberg.
Research notes
- to hospital 5/15/44
- IPW Team 1 roster (Gross NOTES, 8/27/2019): Pangerl; Gion; Coquelin; Kaslan [Koslan]; Patheiger; Goldberg. Others: Vidor; Frank; Haimann. Attached 101st Airborne (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944.
- Gross NOTES spells the surname “Kaslan”; roster/page title is Koslan.
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 38 |
| Nara ASN | 18031454 |
| Nara Name | KOSLAN EMIL H |
| Nara State | 85 |
| Nara County | 453 |
| Nara POE | 8505 |
| Nara DOE | 141040 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | CE |
| Nara Branch Code | 82 |
| Branch | Corps of Engineers |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 9 |
| Term of enlistment | Three year enlistment |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | 85 |
| Nativity.1 | TEXAS |
| Nara Year of Birth | 17 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 0 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 227 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 72 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 141 |
| Class_ASN | 18031454 |
| Class_Name | Koslan, Emil H.; Коslan, Emil H. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact; pass2_asn_last |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 11 February 1944 — IPW Team 1 attached to the 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps).
Sources
- Dan Gross research archive (miscellaneous notes; not uploaded): NOTES entry “IPW Team 1” (8/27/2019) — Team 1 attached to 101st Airborne Division (VIII Corps), 11 February 1944
- 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)