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Rust | Melvin E. Rust (1911–1971) was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13 and served overseas. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 26 August 2026
| Melvin E. Rust | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1911 |
| Died | 1971 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Caco |
| ASN | 0394395 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 13 (30 October – 23 December 1943) |
| Section | A |
| Team | IPW 41 |
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Melvin E. Rust (1911–1971) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 13.
Biography
Melvin E. Rust (1911–1971) was a U.S.-born Protestant Ritchie Boy who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 13 and served overseas.
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 60 |
| Class_ASN | 394395 |
| Class_Name | Rust, Melvin E. |
| 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)