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'''Konrad Kellen''' (1913–2007) was a Ritchie Boy (born Katznellenbogen; from Germany; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. | '''[[Kellen, Konrad (39701828)|Konrad Kellen]]''' (1913–2007) was a Ritchie Boy (born Katznellenbogen; from Germany; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Konrad Kellen appears in a wartime group photograph of Ritchie Boys (see the gallery caption for identifications and photo credit). | [[Kellen, Konrad (39701828)|Konrad Kellen]] appears in a wartime group photograph of Ritchie Boys (see the gallery caption for identifications and photo credit). | ||
Konrad Kellen, also known as Katznellenbogen lived 1913–2007, with nativity listed as Germany, Protestant. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 13; class rank Pvt; final rank T/4; overseas service. | [[Kellen, Konrad (39701828)|Konrad Kellen]], also known as Katznellenbogen lived 1913–2007, with nativity listed as Germany, Protestant. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 13; class rank Pvt; final rank T/4; overseas service. | ||
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4448187125203174.jpg|Thanks to Stephen Goodell for sharing this group photo. It can be found at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, part of the Joseph Eaton collection. All the men identified in the pix are "Ritchie Boys." Seated - Hans Habe. Standing L-R - Unknown, Ernest Wynder, Konrad Kellen, unknown, Stefan Heym, Louis Atlas, Peter Weidenreich (last name later changed to Wyden), unknown, Joseph Eaton. | 4448187125203174.jpg|Thanks to Stephen Goodell for sharing this group photo. It can be found at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, part of the [[Eaton, Joseph W. (32498461)|Joseph Eaton]] collection. All the men identified in the pix are "Ritchie Boys." Seated - [[Habe-Bekessy, Hans (32719455)|Hans Habe]]. Standing L-R - Unknown, [[Wynder, Ernest L (32926486)|Ernest Wynder]], [[Kellen, Konrad (39701828)|Konrad Kellen]], unknown, [[Heym, Stefan (32860259)|Stefan Heym]], [[Atlas, Louis (32258804)|Louis Atlas]], [[Weidenreich, Peter H. (32791342)|Peter Weidenreich]] (last name later changed to Wyden), unknown, [[Eaton, Joseph W. (32498461)|Joseph Eaton]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:44, 26 August 2026
| Konrad Kellen | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Katznellenbogen |
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | 2007 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39701828 |
| Rank | Technician Fourth Grade |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943) |
| Section | E |
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Konrad Kellen (1913–2007) was a Ritchie Boy (born Katznellenbogen; from Germany; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13.
Biography
Konrad Kellen appears in a wartime group photograph of Ritchie Boys (see the gallery caption for identifications and photo credit).
Konrad Kellen, also known as Katznellenbogen lived 1913–2007, with nativity listed as Germany, Protestant. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 13; class rank Pvt; final rank T/4; overseas service.
Research notes
- Section V 1/7/44; to 2nd MRBC 1/19
Gallery
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Thanks to Stephen Goodell for sharing this group photo. It can be found at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, part of the Joseph Eaton collection. All the men identified in the pix are "Ritchie Boys." Seated - Hans Habe. Standing L-R - Unknown, Ernest Wynder, Konrad Kellen, unknown, Stefan Heym, Louis Atlas, Peter Weidenreich (last name later changed to Wyden), unknown, Joseph Eaton.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| MRBC2 | 2 |
| Approx Age at Death | 94 |
| Class_ASN | 39701828 |
| Class_Name | Katzenellenbogen, Konrad |
| match_method | pass2_asn_first |
| row_source | both |
Sources
- Wikipedia: Konrad Kellen
- 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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-08-11 (1 post)