| Boris Krass | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Russia, Here's Some Information |
| Died | 28 February 1991 New York |
| Nativity | Russia |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32542552 |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Grade |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943) |
| Section | 6 |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Boris Krass (1920 – 28 February 1991) was a Ritchie Boy (from Russia; Greek Orthodox) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 7.
Biography
Boris graduates from The Military Intelligence Training Center. He spoke English, Russian and German, and wrote a report about Russian Soldiers who had been captured by the Germans. Boris Krass is assigned to translate a Soviet Russian military manual that was obtained because "it will be most interesting to know what are the Soviet infantry methods. Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia, Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. While still young, he spent a few years Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from MITC Camp Ritchie Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie. An interesting note about Boris, in addition to speaking/reading Russian, he spoke/read German and English. Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris Krass was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. He passed away on February 28, 1991 in New York. While still young, he spent a few years as a refugee in Germany, before he made his way to America. In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942.
Research notes
- PWD
- Section VII
- Also grad Class 10 sec 7D
- to 3rd MRBC, 1/21/44
Gallery
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| MRBC3 | 3 |
| Approx Age at Death | 71 |
| Nara ASN | 32542552 |
| Nara Name | KRASS BORIS |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 271042 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | BI |
| Nara Branch Code | 0 |
| Branch | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| 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 | O9 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 20 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 7 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 295 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 71 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 139 |
| Class_ASN | 32542552 |
| Class_Name | KRASS, Boris |
| 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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2022-10-06 (18 posts)