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US Army footlocker used by a soldier
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, United States
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 awarded two Bronze Stars for his service.
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- Title: US Army footlocker used by a soldier
- Provenance: The footlocker was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2006 by Ronne Mitnick Hess, the daughter of J. George Mitnick.
- Subject Keywords: Soldiers--United States--Biography. Jewish soldiers--United States--Biography. World War, 1939-1945--Concentration camps--Liberation. World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
- Type: Containers
- Rights: Permanent Collection
- External Link: See the full record at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Medium: Rectangular, olive drab painted, wood footlocker with metal trim, hasp lock, black metal corner reinforcements, 3 black metal strap hinges, and 2 metal feet. There are 2 wooden handles and painted green triangles on 3 corners. The interior is painted olive drab with trunk bracket holder and 2 pieces of wood to hold tray.
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