J. George Mitnick collection

Identifier: irn517808
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn517808

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2006 by Ronne Mitnick Hess, the daughter of J. George Mitnick.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to the experience of J. George Mitnick before and during his tour of duty as a Captain in the US Army, 65th Infantry Division, in Europe where his unit liberated Ohrdruf concentration camp in Germany and assisted in the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria and after the war in the United States.

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Displaying items 1 to 20 of 46

US Army footlocker used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518192
- English
- overall: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 31.000 inches (78.74 cm) | Depth: 17.000 inches (43.18 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Footlocker used by J. George Mitnick during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was awarded two Bronze Stars for his ...
US Army footlocker used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518193
- English
- 1942
- overall: Height: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm) | Width: 31.875 inches (80.963 cm) | Depth: 15.880 inches (40.335 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Footlocker issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was award...
US Army footlocker used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518194
- English
- 1942
- overall: Height: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm) | Width: 32.000 inches (81.28 cm) | Depth: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Footlocker issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was award...
Pair of US Army paratrooper boots worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518196
- English
- a: Height: 10.625 inches (26.988 cm) | Width: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm) b: Height: 10.625 inches (26.988 cm) | Width: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Paratrooper boots issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick wa...
US Army khaki winter overalls worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518197
- English
- overall: Height: 55.250 inches (140.335 cm) | Width: 24.250 inches (61.595 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Khaki overalls issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was a...
US Army drawstring button bag and buttons used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518198
- English
- overall: Height: 4.130 inches (10.49 cm) | Width: 3.130 inches (7.95 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Button service bag issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick w...
US Army canvas first aid bag used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518199
- English
- overall: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
First aid kit issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old, Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was a...
US Army duffel bag used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518201
- English
- overall: Height: 29.500 inches (74.93 cm) | Width: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Duffel bag issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was award...
US Army M1 carbine weapon bag used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518202
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 38.250 inches (97.155 cm) | Width: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
M1 weapon bag issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old, Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was a...
US Army issued brown shoelaces used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518204
- English
- a: Height: 39.000 inches (99.06 cm) | Width: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) b: Height: 38.750 inches (98.425 cm) | Width: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoelaces issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was awarde...
US Army olive drab knit balaclava used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518205
- English
- overall: Height: 22.130 inches (56.21 cm) | Width: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Balaclava issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was awarde...
US Army olive drab knit balaclava used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518206
- English
- overall: Height: 21.000 inches (53.34 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Balaclava issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was awarde...
US Army duffel bag used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518208
- English
- overall: Height: 37.500 inches (95.25 cm) | Width: 21.000 inches (53.34 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Duffel bag issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was award...
US Army garrison cap with piping and captain's insignia worn by a Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518209
- English
- overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 10.875 inches (27.623 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Garrison cap with black and gold piping issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration ca...
US Army garrison cap with black piping and captain's insignia worn by a Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518210
- English
- overall: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Garrison cap with black piping issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old, Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Capt...
US Army captain's Eisenhower jacket worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518211
- English
- overall: Height: 24.250 inches (61.595 cm) | Width: 17.750 inches (45.085 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Jacket issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was awarded t...
US Army captain's dress jacket worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518212
- English
- overall: Height: 31.625 inches (80.328 cm) | Width: 23.500 inches (59.69 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Jacket issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was involved with the liberation of Mauthausen concentration camp. Captain Mitnick was awarded t...
US Army olive drab canvas bed roll used by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518213
- English
- overall: Height: 112.000 inches (284.48 cm) | Width: 98.000 inches (248.92 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Bedroll issued to J. George Mitnick by the United States Army during World War II. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater and in the Chemical Warfare Service, 91st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first concentration camp liberated by US troops and descriptions of the conditions horrified the world. Mitnick’s unit continued on into Austria and was...
US Army, 45th Infantry Division, bundle of Class A Thunderbird patches
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518215
- English
- overall: | Width: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Depth: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Diameter: 3.380 inches (8.585 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Bundle of patches issued by the United States Army to J. George Mitnick during WWII. They appear to be unused. The Thunderbird division adopted this Native American symbol in 1939 to replace the previous symbol. a swastika. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater and in the Chemical Warfare Service, 91st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops. This was the first conce...
US Army, 45th Infantry Division, Class A Thunderbird patch issued to a Jewish soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn518216
- English
- overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Red patch with an embroidered yellow Thunderbird issued to J. George Mitnick when he served in the 45th Infantry, US Army, during WWII. The Thunderbird division adopted this Native American symbol in 1939 to replace the previous symbol, a swastika. Mitnick, a 27 year-old Jewish American, served as a captain in the 65th Infantry Division, European Theater and in the Chemical Warfare Service, 91st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. His unit took control of the Ohrdruf concentration camp in April 1945; nearly all the inhabitants were dead, killed by the departing German troops....