Serviceman
Clarence C Russell
815th
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- Rank
- TSGT (8 October 1944), TSGT (23 December 1944), TSGT (2 February 1945), TSGT (31 March 1945)
- Hometown
- DENNISON OH; Dennison OH; Dennison, OH
- Also written
- Clarence Russell
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 180
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- George B. Potter Crew · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 87, 6 September 1944 · Oradea · The George B. Potter crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 180)
- mission 111, 20 October 1944 · Brux · The George B. Potter crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 180)
A report lists him aboard, or his crew's history in Heroes of the 483rd dates the mission; the book is cited by page and not reproduced. The rest of his squadron's missions in his window are not placed on him by any document.
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 October 1944 | Air Medal | 3845 | TSGT |
| 23 December 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 5138 | TSGT |
| 2 February 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 474 | TSGT |
| 31 March 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 1932 | TSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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