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'''Walter Bonne''' ( | '''Walter Bonne''' (1908–1990) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 12 and served with IPW Team 54. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
This is a photo collage related to Ritchie Boy Walter Bonne. It includes his dog tags, Purple Heart, German passport, and other items. The german currency on the side is signed by the other Ritchie Boys who were captured with him at the Battle of the Bulge and taken to a Prisoner of War camp. The badge to the left of the Purple Heart says in honor of your service being a Prisoner of War. Courtesy of Walter Bonne's grandson who shares the same name. | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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4589417711080114.jpg|Ritchie Boy Walter Bonne's daughter sent this photo of her Dad and Mother taken November 13, 1943. | |||
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* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-06-28 (1 post) | |||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-09-25 (1 post) | |||
Revision as of 03:48, 26 August 2026
| Walter Bonne | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1990 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32860314 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 12 (27 September – 25 November 1943) |
| Section | 5D |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
| Team | IPW 54 |
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Walter Bonne (1908–1990) was a Ritchie Boy (from Germany; Jewish) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 12 and served with IPW Team 54.
Biography
This is a photo collage related to Ritchie Boy Walter Bonne. It includes his dog tags, Purple Heart, German passport, and other items. The german currency on the side is signed by the other Ritchie Boys who were captured with him at the Battle of the Bulge and taken to a Prisoner of War camp. The badge to the left of the Purple Heart says in honor of your service being a Prisoner of War. Courtesy of Walter Bonne's grandson who shares the same name.
Research notes
Gallery
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Ritchie Boy Walter Bonne's daughter sent this photo of her Dad and Mother taken November 13, 1943.
Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 82 |
| Nara ASN | 32860314 |
| Nara Name | BONNE WALTER |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 110343 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| 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 | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 8 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 4 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 225 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 86 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 128 |
| Class_ASN | 32860314 |
| Class_Name | BONNE, Walter |
| 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 2021-06-28 (1 post)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2021-09-25 (1 post)