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Henry L. Bretton
| Henry L. Bretton | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1916 Germany as Henry H. Bismark |
| Died | 2018 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 42052915 |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 24 (26 October – 29 December 1944) |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
| Team | MII 535-G |
|
| Bronze Star Medal |
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Henry L. Bretton (1916–2018) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Henry enlisted at New York City, New York.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In June 1944, he served as (German) interpreter at Fort DuPont, DE. He published autobiography. Worked in a plant as a machine operator; also worked as a salesman. He served as member of MI Team 535-G attached to 13th Armored Div.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- name was Bismark
- OSS
- to 1st Lt
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 102 |
| Nara ASN | 42052915 |
| Nara Name | BRETTON HENRY L |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 81 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 91143 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 513 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 60 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 10 |
| row_source | demographics |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- Born 18 May 1916 in Germany as Henry H. Bismark.
- 23 December 1944 — Graduated with Class 24 (German). Classified as German Linguist 1.
- June 1944 — Served as (German) interpreter at Fort DuPont, DE.
- Bronze star medal awarded for Operation Varsity.
- Joined OSS.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Henry L. Bretton for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Bretton, Henry L. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: HENRY L. BRETTON.doc)