| 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 |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| 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
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| 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
On 13 October 1942, he attended enlisted at Fort Devens, MA as Pvt (ASN 32712444). In October 1944 he served as only German-speaking member of “The Incredible Patrol”. 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
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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
- 13 October 1942 — Enlisted at Fort Devens, MA as Pvt (ASN 32712444).
- 1 December 1943 — Promoted to M/Sgt.
- 11 May 1943 — Graduated with Class 6 (German Document Examiner).
- 16 December 1944 — As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt.
- 16 December 1944 — As 2nd Lt, served as second in command to Capt. Joseph C. Pangerl.
- 26 April 1944 — Assigned to IPW Team 9 attached to 101st Airborne Division.
- October 1944 — Served as only German-speaking member of “The Incredible Patrol”.
- 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)