Son of Russell Keen, Sr. and Clara M. Clough Keen.
Russell, who resided at 83 Washington Street, Wilmington, Delaware, served as a Gunnery Sergeant, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He was "Killed In Action" on Iwo Jima during the war.
He had served in the Marines for two years and seven months at the time of his death and was decorated with a "Silver Star" and a Purple Heart.
Service # 434865
Award Article:
(From Militarytimes.com)
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the "Silver Star" (Posthumously) to Corporal Russell Keen, Jr. (MCSN: 434865), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Member of Company B, Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 February 1944.
When a group of Japanese soldiers attacked the exposed crew of a disabled tank, Corporal Keen, fearlessly exposing himself to a hail of hostile fire, maneuvered so that he could protect the tank crew and attract the attention of the enemy with rifle fire and hand grenades. During this action, he and another Marine annihilated twenty-eight Japanese and captured two prisoners. His courageous fighting spirit, exceptional skill and heroic devotion to duty reflected the highest credit upon Corporal Keen and the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 2788
Action Date: February 1, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company B
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
Russell, who resided at 83 Washington Street, Wilmington, Delaware, served as a Gunnery Sergeant, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He was "Killed In Action" on Iwo Jima during the war.
He had served in the Marines for two years and seven months at the time of his death and was decorated with a "Silver Star" and a Purple Heart.
Service # 434865
Award Article:
(From Militarytimes.com)
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the "Silver Star" (Posthumously) to Corporal Russell Keen, Jr. (MCSN: 434865), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Member of Company B, Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 February 1944.
When a group of Japanese soldiers attacked the exposed crew of a disabled tank, Corporal Keen, fearlessly exposing himself to a hail of hostile fire, maneuvered so that he could protect the tank crew and attract the attention of the enemy with rifle fire and hand grenades. During this action, he and another Marine annihilated twenty-eight Japanese and captured two prisoners. His courageous fighting spirit, exceptional skill and heroic devotion to duty reflected the highest credit upon Corporal Keen and the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 2788
Action Date: February 1, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company B
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
Son of Russell Keen, Sr. and Clara M. Clough Keen.
Russell, who resided at 83 Washington Street, Wilmington, Delaware, served as a Gunnery Sergeant, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He was "Killed In Action" on Iwo Jima during the war.
He had served in the Marines for two years and seven months at the time of his death and was decorated with a "Silver Star" and a Purple Heart.
Service # 434865
Award Article:
(From Militarytimes.com)
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the "Silver Star" (Posthumously) to Corporal Russell Keen, Jr. (MCSN: 434865), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Member of Company B, Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 February 1944.
When a group of Japanese soldiers attacked the exposed crew of a disabled tank, Corporal Keen, fearlessly exposing himself to a hail of hostile fire, maneuvered so that he could protect the tank crew and attract the attention of the enemy with rifle fire and hand grenades. During this action, he and another Marine annihilated twenty-eight Japanese and captured two prisoners. His courageous fighting spirit, exceptional skill and heroic devotion to duty reflected the highest credit upon Corporal Keen and the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 2788
Action Date: February 1, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company B
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
Russell, who resided at 83 Washington Street, Wilmington, Delaware, served as a Gunnery Sergeant, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He was "Killed In Action" on Iwo Jima during the war.
He had served in the Marines for two years and seven months at the time of his death and was decorated with a "Silver Star" and a Purple Heart.
Service # 434865
Award Article:
(From Militarytimes.com)
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the "Silver Star" (Posthumously) to Corporal Russell Keen, Jr. (MCSN: 434865), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Member of Company B, Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 February 1944.
When a group of Japanese soldiers attacked the exposed crew of a disabled tank, Corporal Keen, fearlessly exposing himself to a hail of hostile fire, maneuvered so that he could protect the tank crew and attract the attention of the enemy with rifle fire and hand grenades. During this action, he and another Marine annihilated twenty-eight Japanese and captured two prisoners. His courageous fighting spirit, exceptional skill and heroic devotion to duty reflected the highest credit upon Corporal Keen and the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 2788
Action Date: February 1, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company B
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
Bio by: Russ Pickett
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