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Boris Krass

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Boris Krass
Personal details
Born1920
Died1991
NativityRussia
ReligionGreek Orthodox
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN32542552
RankTechnician Fifth Grade
Rank at RitchiePrivate
Camp RitchieClass 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943)
Section6
EnlistedNew York City, New York
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Boris Krass (1920–1991) 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." See image in Gallery.

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. He passed away on February 28, 1991 in New York.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from MITC Camp Ritchie Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie Boris was fluent in English, Russian, and German. In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie. On one of this In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie. On a document for the "Russian Interpreter Course" taken In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris 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. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie. On a document for the "Russian Interpreter Course" taken between August 19 and September 19, it was noted he was "intelligent, knew both English and Russian well, and was officer material" In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. He passed away on February 28, 1991 in New York. When he was 4 years old, he relocated to Germany. before he made his way to America. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie. On a document for the "Russian Interpreter Course" taken between August 19 and September 19, it was noted he was "intelligent, knew both English and Russian well, and was officer material" In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. He passed away on February 28, 1991 in New York. When he was 4 years old, he relocated to Germany, and resided there from 1924-1934 before he made his way to America. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. On June 12, 1943, Boris graduated from the 7th course, MITC Camp Ritchie. On a document for the "Russian Interpreter Course" taken between August 19 and September 19, it was noted he was "intelligent, knew both English and Russian well, and was officer material" In 1944 he interrogated hundreds of Russian forced-labor prisoners that the Allies had liberated from the Nazis.

Here's some information and documents relating to WB Boris Krass, Boris was born in Russia on March 4, 1920. He passed away on February 28, 1991 in New York. When he was 4 years old, he relocated to Germany, and resided there from 1924-1934 before he made his way to America. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. 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. On a document for the "Russian Interpreter Course" taken between August 19 and September 19, it was noted he was "intelligent, knew both English and Russian well, and was officer material" From August 15-December 15 1944, Boris interrogated "Russian POW's in German uniform and Russian civilians liberated by the advancing Allies in Eastern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Rhineland."

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. When he was 4 years old, he relocated to Germany, and resided there from 1924-1934 before he made his way to America. He was inducted into the Army on October 27 1942. On March 23 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ritchie from Camp Polk. 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. On a document for the "Russian Interpreter Course" taken between August 19 and September 19, it was noted he was "intelligent, knew both English and Russian well, and was officer material" From August 15-December 15 1944, "Boris interrogated Russian POW's in German uniform and Russian civilians liberated by the advancing Allies in Eastern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Rhineland."

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)
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