| Peter R. Frank | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 as Peter Robert Frank in Germany |
| Died | 2003 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| ASN | 01997761 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943) |
| Section | 4 |
| Teams | IPW 1, IPW 9, IPW 35 |
Awards and honors
| Silver Star |
- Undocumented on Eddy awards chart. Listed in By The Numbers/Awards (from Ritchie Boy Secrets by Beverley Driver Eddy).
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Peter R. Frank (1923–2003) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 6.
Biography
Worked as clerk-typist for various publications. On 16 December 1944, As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. He served as interpreter for General Maxwell D.
Research notes
- Silver Star CIB
- Walter Reed Hospital
- Interpr for Gen.Taylor
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 80 |
| Class_ASN | 32712444 |
| Class_Name | FRANK, Peter R. |
| match_method | pass2_unique_name |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 20 May 1943 — Became naturalized citizen (No.
- 26 April 1944 Assigned to IPW Team 9 attached to 101st Airborne Division.
- 6.
- Frank is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.”.
- See also: “Rendezvous With Destiny: History of the 101st Airborne Division”.
- Taylor, Commander of the 101st Infantry Division.
Sources
- 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)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Peter R. Frank for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Frank, Peter R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: PETER R. FRANK.doc)