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Revision as of 17:13, 26 August 2026
| Frank M. Brandstetter | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 2011 |
| Nativity | Hungary |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Cavalry |
| ASN | 01822527 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943) |
| Section | 4 |
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Frank M. Brandstetter (1912–2011) was a United States Army Second Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 6.
Biography
Frank M. Brandstetter — International hotelier; Subject of "Brandy, Our Man in Acapulco". Summary from a Notable Ritchie Boys slide (source).
Research notes
- Silver Star See notes
- International hotelier
- Subject of "Brandy, Our Man in Acapulco"
- Portrait and summary from Notable Ritchie Boys slides (source).
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 99 |
| Class_ASN | 822527 |
| Class_Name | BRANDSTETTER, Frank M. |
| match_method | asn_partial_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)