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John H. Neuman

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John H. Neuman
Personal details
BornCzechoslovakia
NativityCzechoslovakia
ReligionJewish
AwardsBronze Star Medal
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Arm / serviceMedical Administrative Corps
ASN02047762
RankFirst Lieutenant
Rank at RitchieSecond Lieutenant
Camp RitchieClass 17 (11 March – 8 May 1944)
Section5C
TeamIPW 78
Awards and honors
Bronze Star Medal
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John H. Neuman was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 17.

Biography

On 18 October 1944, Neuman was assigned to MII Team 440-G attached to 5th Armored Division. He was assigned to IPW Team 78 attached to 5th Armored Division. On 2 March 1945, Neuman was assigned to serve at MIS HQ at SHAEF. On 22 June 1945, he was assigned to serve at the 6889th Berlin Document Center.

Research notes

  • 10/4/1921-A

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Class_ASN 2047762
Class_Name NEUMAN, John H.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline

  • Born 21 October 1922? Born in Czechoslovakia. Religion: Jewish.
  • 18 October 1944 — Assigned to MII Team 440-G attached to 5th Armored Division.
  • 23 October 1944 — Promoted to 1st Lt.
  • 8 May 1944 — Graduated with Class 17.
  • February 1944 — Arrived at Camp Ritchie as a 2nd Lt. (ASN: 02047762).
  • 2 March 1945 — Assigned to serve at MIS HQ at SHAEF.
  • 22 June 1945 — Assigned to serve at the 6889th Berlin Document Center.
  • 7 June 1945 — Awarded Bronze Star medal.
  • Assigned to IPW Team 78 attached to 5th Armored 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 John H. Neuman for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Neuman, John H. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: JOHN H. NEUMAN (2021).docx)