Bell, Ruffin O

ARMY SEPARATION QUALIFICATION RECORD

WD AGO FORM 100

1 Jul 1945

Last Name: Bell

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First Name: Ruffin

Middle Initial: O

Serial Number: 33214877

Grade: SSgt

Permanent Address: Box 111, Weams, Lancaster County, Virginia

Date of Entry: 1942-10-27

Date of Separation: 1946-04-20

Date of Birth: 1918-01-23

Place of Separation: Separation Center, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

(1) Months: 1

(1) Grade: Pvt

(1) Military Occupational Specialty : 521 Basic

(1) Notes: Quartermaster Training

(2) Months: 36

(2) Grade: SSgt

(2) Military Occupational Specialty : 014 Automotive Mechanic

(2) Notes: Motor Operations NCO

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SUMMARY OF MILITARY OCCUPATIONS: MOTOR TRANSPORTATION NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER - Supervised and directed the work of 36 truck drivers and was responsible for the operation of 25 trucks. As a dispatcher kept records and assigned drivers to various jobs as required. Was responsible for the efficient operation of the section.

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MILITARY EDUCATION:

CIVILIAN EDUCATION

Highest Completed Grade: 4 yrs College

Degrees: BS

Year Left School: 1940

Name of Last School: Virginia State College

Address of Last School: Petersburg, Va.

Major Courses: Agricultural Education

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CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS: TEACHER, AGRICULTURE, HIGH SCHOOL - Was employed for 2 years prior to entering the service as a teacher and was last employed by the Pittsylvania County Board of Education, Chatham, Virginia. Instructed classes of from 12 to 31 high school students in agriculture, general science, and biology. Also directed the work of several student clubs and coached high school basketball and baseball.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Name of Discharging Officer: Sophus F. Peterson 1st Lt. AC