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'''[[Landman, Herman (42075881)|Herman Landman]]''' (1925 – 10 July 2002) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 24.
'''[[Landman, Herman (42075881)|Herman Landman]]''' (23 November 1925 – 10 July 2002) was a Brooklyn-born Ritchie Boy (Class 24) who served in the Philippines and occupied Japan.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Herman was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 23, 1925. Herman passed away on July 10, 2002 at the age of 76. He had his Bar Mitvah in Havana, Cuba. He enlisted on February 28, 1944, and trained in Counter-Intelligence at Camp Ritchie, and was stationed in the Philippines and then in occupied Japan. He was discharged from service on April 27, 1946. He was a graduate of Columbia College. A member and former vice president of the Wantagh Jewish Center, he was most interested in the continued success of the State of Israel and Judaic studies. He was tri-lingual, and avid reader, world traveler and taught Yiddish to continue the heritage.
Herman Landman was born on 23 November 1925 in Brooklyn, New York. He had his bar mitzvah in Havana, Cuba. On 28 February 1944 he enlisted and trained in counterintelligence at Camp Ritchie (Class 24). Landman served in the Philippines and then in occupied Japan before discharge on 27 April 1946.
 
A graduate of Columbia College, he later belonged to the Wantagh Jewish Center, where he served as vice president. Trilingual and an avid reader and traveler, he taught Yiddish to help preserve that heritage. He died on 10 July 2002 at age 76.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* Phillipines
* Phillipines
* RB Archive ProQuest PDF labeled for this folder is a multi-obituary dump that does not contain Landman’s notice; existing bio facts retained.


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* 23 November 1925 — Born in Brooklyn, New York.
* Bar mitzvah — Havana, Cuba.
* 28 February 1944 — Enlisted; Camp Ritchie Class 24 (counterintelligence).
* 1944–1946 — Philippines; occupied Japan.
* 27 April 1946 — Discharged.
* Postwar — Columbia College; Wantagh Jewish Center leadership; taught Yiddish.
* 10 July 2002 — Died.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* Existing profile narrative consolidated from prior research (RB Archive packet PDF mismatched)
* 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

Revision as of 20:45, 16 September 2026

Herman Landman
Personal details
Born23 November 1925
Brooklyn, New York
Died10 July 2002
NativityUnited States
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN42075881
RankPrivate
Camp RitchieClass 24 (26 October – 29 December 1944)
Section4F
EnlistedCp Upton Yaphank, New York
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Herman Landman (23 November 1925 – 10 July 2002) was a Brooklyn-born Ritchie Boy (Class 24) who served in the Philippines and occupied Japan.

Biography

Herman Landman was born on 23 November 1925 in Brooklyn, New York. He had his bar mitzvah in Havana, Cuba. On 28 February 1944 he enlisted and trained in counterintelligence at Camp Ritchie (Class 24). Landman served in the Philippines and then in occupied Japan before discharge on 27 April 1946.

A graduate of Columbia College, he later belonged to the Wantagh Jewish Center, where he served as vice president. Trilingual and an avid reader and traveler, he taught Yiddish to help preserve that heritage. He died on 10 July 2002 at age 76.

Research notes

  • Phillipines
  • RB Archive ProQuest PDF labeled for this folder is a multi-obituary dump that does not contain Landman’s notice; existing bio facts retained.

Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 77
Nara ASN 42075881
Nara Name LANDMAN HERMAN
Nara State 23
Nara County 47
Nara POE 2314
Nara DOE 280244
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 23
Nativity.1 NEW YORK
Nara Year of Birth 25
Nara Race 1
Nara Race Description White citizen
Nara Education 4
Nara Civilian Occupation 134
Nara Marital Status 6
Nara Height (inches) 0
Nara Weight (lbs) 0
Class_ASN 42075881
Class_Name LANDMAN, Herman
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline

  • 23 November 1925 — Born in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Bar mitzvah — Havana, Cuba.
  • 28 February 1944 — Enlisted; Camp Ritchie Class 24 (counterintelligence).
  • 1944–1946 — Philippines; occupied Japan.
  • 27 April 1946 — Discharged.
  • Postwar — Columbia College; Wantagh Jewish Center leadership; taught Yiddish.
  • 10 July 2002 — Died.

Sources

  • Existing profile narrative consolidated from prior research (RB Archive packet PDF mismatched)
  • 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)
  • Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-02-05 (1 post)
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