William Charles Russ, Sr.
| conflict: | World War II |
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| branch: | Army |
| rank: | Sergeant |
| serial number: | 37031420 |
| location: | 277th Port Company, Transportation Corps in Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon. |
| enlistment date: | June 19, 1941 |
| place enlisted: | Fort Snelling, MN |
| discharge date: | Dec. 5, 1945 |
| place discharged: | Schick Army General Hospital, Clinton, IA |
| decorations: |
American Campaign Medal (1941-1946) American Defense Service Medal (1939-1941) Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1941-1945) Good Conduct Medal (U. S. Armed Forces) Philippine Liberation Medal (1944-1945) Service Star(s) World War II Victory Medal (1941-1946) |
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| references: | (1) Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War Two Project (2004?), p. 275; (2) American Legion, Press-Lloyd Post No. 247 (Chisholm, Minn.) Records. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota. |
Personal Information
| date of birth: | June 24, 1917 |
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| birth place: | Chisholm, MN |
| home town: | Chisholm, MN |
| date of death: | Jan. 26, 1989 |
| father: | John Russ |
| mother: | Ursula Russ (nee Hanegmon) |
| siblings: | Annie (Frances) Russ Jennie Russ Tony Russ Vincent John Russ Frank Russ Edward Russ |
| school: | Chisholm High School |
Last update: 2/09/2016