William Leonard Ritter

Background

Ritter, William Leonard was born on January 12, 1898 in Hartford City, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles E. and Sara M. (Hess) Ritter.

Education

Graduate Infantry School, company officers course, 1923, advanced course, 1931.

Career

Slocum. Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1917, advancing through the grades to brigadier general, 1944. Served with 4th Division during World War I. Participated in Tunisian, Sicilian and Italian campaigns during World World World War World War II

Chief of staff and deputy commander United States Army Forces in Africa and the Middle East, 1944-1946. Professor military science and tactics University of California, Berkeley, 1946-1950.

Achievements

William Leonard Ritter has been listed as a noteworthy army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Grace East. Moore, September 27, 1924.

Father:: Charles East. Ritter
Mother:: Sara M. (Hess) Ritter
Spouse:: Grace East. Moore

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Born

January 12, 1898

Hartford City, Indiana, United States
Died

July 6, 1971 (aged 73)
Nationality
American

Awards

Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster. Order British Empire.

Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster. Order British Empire.

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