Korean War
| Service # | AF13391685 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Second Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 29 1953 |
Air Medal
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Second Class Russell was awarded the Commendation Ribbon, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Second Class Russell was a crew member of a RB-50 with the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. While on a mission over Korea on July 29, 1953, his plane was shot down by two Russian MiG-15's over the Sea of Japan.