Korean War
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Service # | 4258342 |
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Rank | Airman U.S. Navy |
Date of Death | November 4 1951 |
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
Airman Russell was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Russell was a member of the crew of the USS ANTIETAM (CV-36). On November 4, 1951, a landing F4U-4 Corsair fighter jumped the barriers and crashed into parked aircraft. The pilot and three crew members were killed.