Vietnam War
| Unit | 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Westbrook Maine |
| Date of Death | December 5 1967 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Russell was a member of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron. On December 5, 1967, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission over Laos, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were recovered on May 11, 1994 and identified on June 7, 1996. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
