Vietnam War
| Unit | 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Snyder Texas |
| Date of Death | April 26 1972 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
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Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
First Lieutenant Russell was a member of the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam. On April 26, 1972, he was the navigator of a Lockheed Hercules Transport (C-130E) making a night drop of supplies to South Vietnamese troops at An Loc about 65 miles from Saigon. As the aircraft approached the drop zone, it was hit by enemy fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.