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Soldier Summary

William H. Russell

Military History

Rank: Corporal

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company M.

Medals Awarded
  • Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.)
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Birth[1]Canada
Residence[2]Detroit, MI
Distinguished Service Cross awarded (Posthumously)[3]4/1/1919Bolshie Ozerki (Russia)
accident by grenade[2]4/19/1919Verst 466
Body returned to the U.S.
Returned to the U.S.1919
Died4/19/1919
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

[2]The history of the American expedition fighting the Bolsheviki; campaigning in north Russia 1918-1919