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Russel M Church

World War II · US Army · First Lieutenant

Rank: First Lieutenant
United States of America

Timeline

Birth- 14/07/1917
New Haven County, Connecticut
Birth- 14/07/1917

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1939 - 1945World War II

Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Army, Army Air Forces
Rank
1 LT
Service Number
O-374264
Served For
United States of America

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Gold Star

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Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
First Lieutenant
Service End Date
16/12/1941
Service Number
O-374264
Service Start Date
1939
Unit
17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group
Award
Purple Heart
Award Date
1942

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Award
Distinguished Service Cross
Award Date
14/08/1942
Award Place
Fort Jay, New York
Award
Soldier's Medal
Award Date
14/08/1942
Award Place
Fort Jay, New York

Casualty

Type
KIA

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Death- 16/12/1941-Age: 24 years
Luzon, Philippine Islands
Death- 16/12/1941-Age: 24 years

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Death

Philippines

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Burial

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America

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Other Facts

Full Name
Russel M Church

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Full Name
Russel Morse Church, Jr.

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Residence: Place
Dumont, Bergen County, New Jersey

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Residence: Place
New Jersey

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Connections

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