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From 1933 to 1944 he worked in bank and as financial officer for companies. From 1941 to 1942, he attended Courses at Columbia University (towards PhD in Political Science). Leo attended University of Milan (LL D). He served as second lieutenant with Italian Army (Field Artillery). | |||
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* 8 November 1943 OSS inquired as to availability for special assignment. | * Born 4 September 1907 in Trieste, Italy as Leo Krausz. Parents from Austria/Hungary. | ||
* | * 8 November 1943 — OSS inquired as to availability for special assignment. | ||
* 24 July 1944 Transferred to OSS HQ, Washington, DC | * 25 May 1944 — Interest shown by OSS due to language abilities. | ||
* 24 July 1944 — Transferred to OSS HQ, Washington, DC. | |||
* For OSS info, see Entry 92A RG 226/190/38/20/4 Box 1. | * For OSS info, see Entry 92A RG 226/190/38/20/4 Box 1. | ||
* 22. | * Graduated with Class 22. Classified as Translator (French). | ||
* | * Served as 2nd Lt with Italian Army (Field Artillery). | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 16 September 2026
| Leo Castelli | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1907 Trieste, Italy As Leo Krausz. Parents |
| Died | 1999 |
| Nativity | Italy |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 42071843 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 22 (23 August – 21 October 1944) |
| Section | 7C |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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Leo Castelli (1907–1999) was a United States Army Private who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 22. Leo enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
From 1933 to 1944 he worked in bank and as financial officer for companies. From 1941 to 1942, he attended Courses at Columbia University (towards PhD in Political Science). Leo attended University of Milan (LL D). He served as second lieutenant with Italian Army (Field Artillery).
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| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 92 |
| Nara ASN | 42071843 |
| Nara Name | CASTELLI LEO |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 061 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 010244 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Class_ASN | 42071843 |
| Class_Name | CASTELLI, Leo |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 4 September 1907 in Trieste, Italy as Leo Krausz. Parents from Austria/Hungary.
- 8 November 1943 — OSS inquired as to availability for special assignment.
- 25 May 1944 — Interest shown by OSS due to language abilities.
- 24 July 1944 — Transferred to OSS HQ, Washington, DC.
- For OSS info, see Entry 92A RG 226/190/38/20/4 Box 1.
- Graduated with Class 22. Classified as Translator (French).
- Served as 2nd Lt with Italian Army (Field Artillery).
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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 Leo Castelli for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Castelli, Leo for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: LEO CASTELLI.doc)