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'''Alfonso M. Cavaliere''' (1914–2015) was | '''Alfonso M. Cavaliere''' (28 December 1914–2015) was an American civil engineer and Ritchie Boy ([[Class 19]]) who served on the Photo Interpretation staff at [[Camp Ritchie]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Alfonso M. Cavaliere was born on 28 December 1914 and earned a civil engineering degree from Northeastern University. Before World War II he worked for Truscon Steel, the Connecticut Department of Public Works, the Connecticut State Highway Department, and the U.S. Engineer Department. He enlisted in the Army at Syracuse, New York, and trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 19]], serving on the staff of the Photo Interpretation section of the Military Intelligence Training Center. | |||
After the war (about 1942–1946 in service), Cavaliere joined Westcott & Mapes, Inc., in 1946 and later became vice president for structural engineering. He was active in Connecticut engineering organizations, including service as president of the Connecticut Section of ASCE (1970–1971). He died in 2015. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Alfonso_Cavaliere_12214723_professional_bio_clipping.png|Professional biographical clipping naming Camp Ritchie photo-interpretation service (RB Archive). | |||
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* 28 December 1914 — Born. | |||
* Civil engineering degree, Northeastern University (BS/CE). | |||
* Prewar — Truscon Steel; CT Public Works / Highway; U.S. Engineer Department. | |||
* 1942–1946 — U.S. Army; Photo Interpretation staff, Military Intelligence Training Center, Camp Ritchie (Class 19). | |||
* 1946 — Joined Westcott & Mapes, Inc.; later VP, Structural Engineering. | |||
* 1970–1971 — President, Connecticut Section, ASCE. | |||
* 2015 — Died. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* RB Archive: professional biographical clipping for Alfonso M. Cavaliere ([[:File:Alfonso_Cavaliere_12214723_professional_bio_clipping.png|clipping]]; street address omitted). | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * 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 | * 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) | * 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) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:28, 18 September 2026
| Alfonso M. Cavaliere | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1914 |
| Died | 2015 |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 12214723 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Section | 6B |
| Enlisted | Syracuse, New York |
| Specialty | Photo Interpretation |
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Alfonso M. Cavaliere (28 December 1914–2015) was an American civil engineer and Ritchie Boy (Class 19) who served on the Photo Interpretation staff at Camp Ritchie.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Alfonso M. Cavaliere was born on 28 December 1914 and earned a civil engineering degree from Northeastern University. Before World War II he worked for Truscon Steel, the Connecticut Department of Public Works, the Connecticut State Highway Department, and the U.S. Engineer Department. He enlisted in the Army at Syracuse, New York, and trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 19, serving on the staff of the Photo Interpretation section of the Military Intelligence Training Center.
After the war (about 1942–1946 in service), Cavaliere joined Westcott & Mapes, Inc., in 1946 and later became vice president for structural engineering. He was active in Connecticut engineering organizations, including service as president of the Connecticut Section of ASCE (1970–1971). He died in 2015.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Professional biographical clipping naming Camp Ritchie photo-interpretation service (RB Archive).
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 101 |
| Nara ASN | 12214723 |
| Nara Name | CAVALIERE ALFONSO M |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 67 |
| Nara POE | 2386 |
| Nara DOE | 151242 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | AC |
| Nara Branch Code | 20 |
| Branch | Air Corps |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 0 |
| Term of enlistment | Unknown |
| Defer. Date | 8999 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | 11 |
| Nativity.1 | CONNECTICUT |
| Nara Year of Birth | 14 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 16 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 66 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 157 |
| Class_ASN | 12214723 |
| Class_Name | CAVALIERE, Alfonso M. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 28 December 1914 — Born.
- Civil engineering degree, Northeastern University (BS/CE).
- Prewar — Truscon Steel; CT Public Works / Highway; U.S. Engineer Department.
- 1942–1946 — U.S. Army; Photo Interpretation staff, Military Intelligence Training Center, Camp Ritchie (Class 19).
- 1946 — Joined Westcott & Mapes, Inc.; later VP, Structural Engineering.
- 1970–1971 — President, Connecticut Section, ASCE.
- 2015 — Died.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- RB Archive: professional biographical clipping for Alfonso M. Cavaliere (clipping; street address omitted).
- 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)