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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Profiles Fall 2013-Spring 2014 HFDFW


 

Russell was drafted into the military in 1942. Specifically he was inducted on September 12, 1942 at the age of 21. Russell was chosen to be assigned to the Army Air Forces.

After basic training Russell was sent overseas to England with the famous 9th AAF. The 9th was generally responsible with escorting the four engine heavy bombers of the 8th AAF using long range fighter escorts. The 9th also utilized medium bombers such as the B-25 Mitchell, the B-26 Marauder and later the A-26 Invader among others. These were used for tactical bombings missions over France, the Low Countries and Germany.

Russell's job while in the 9th was that of Technical Corporal. He was involved in armament and was also a mail courier and clerk at one of the many air bases in England.

He was honorably discharged on January 6, 1946.   

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