Korean War
| Service # | 357463 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 20 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Master Sergeant Russell was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Russell was a crew member of a L-19A Bird Dog observation aircraft with Marine Observation Squadron 6, 1st Marine Air Wing. On September 20, 1951, after takeoff his aircraft crashed in the river near Sinchon, Korea.