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'''Bruno H. Bettini''' (1915–2012) was a Ritchie Boy (from Italy; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11. | '''[[Bettini, Bruno H. (01036851)|Bruno H. Bettini]]''' (1915–2012) was a Ritchie Boy (from Italy; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
I just discovered this post on the Fort Ritchie Facebook Page. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Ritchie Boy Bruno Bettini's son, Richard, who is passionate about his Father's service in WWII and his remarkable post WWII career. Another notable RItchie Boy! | I just discovered this post on the Fort Ritchie Facebook Page. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Ritchie Boy [[Bettini, Bruno H. (01036851)|Bruno Bettini]]'s son, Richard, who is passionate about his Father's service in WWII and his remarkable post WWII career. Another notable RItchie Boy! | ||
Bruno H. Bettini lived 1915–2012, with nativity listed as Italy, Catholic. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 11; class rank 2nd Lt; overseas service. | [[Bettini, Bruno H. (01036851)|Bruno H. Bettini]] lived 1915–2012, with nativity listed as Italy, Catholic. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 11; class rank 2nd Lt; overseas service. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 26 August 2026
| Bruno H. Bettini | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 2012 |
| Nativity | Italy |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Chemical Warfare Service |
| ASN | 01036851 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 11 (25 August – 23 October 1943) |
| Section | 5F |
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Bruno H. Bettini (1915–2012) was a Ritchie Boy (from Italy; Catholic) who trained at Camp Ritchie in class 11.
Biography
I just discovered this post on the Fort Ritchie Facebook Page. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Ritchie Boy Bruno Bettini's son, Richard, who is passionate about his Father's service in WWII and his remarkable post WWII career. Another notable RItchie Boy!
Bruno H. Bettini lived 1915–2012, with nativity listed as Italy, Catholic. Service notes include Camp Ritchie class 11; class rank 2nd Lt; overseas service.
Research notes
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 97 |
| Class_ASN | 36851 |
| Class_Name | BETTINI, Bruno H. |
| 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)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2020-11-10 (1 post)