Pilot History
Russell was awarded Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters

Aircraft History
On February 19, 1944 this aircraft was assigned to the 312th Bombardment Group, 388th Bombardment Squadron. with tail letter X.

On September 14, 1944 this A-20 suffered a landing accident at Hollandia Airfield, transfered to the 27th Air Depot, 93rd Service Squadron.

Wartime History
This A-20 went missing between Rockhampton and Cairns, likely crashed near Cairns.

Memorials
Russell was declared dead the day of the mission. He is memorialized on the tablets of missing at Manila American Cemetery.

References
Rampage of the Roarin' 20's page 360

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

A-20

MIA