PFC William R Russ, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Elizabethtown, NC.
Private First Class William R Russ was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Russ served our country until November 7th, 1967 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. William was born on October 5th, 1948 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. PFC Russ is on panel 29E, line 043 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
Joe was very talented. Art-Wise he could draw cartoon characters, sketching on a whim. He could even write backwards. He could talk like cartoon characters especially Donald Duck. There was a jokester side of him that would crack you up.
Joe was on the track team in High School and really excelled. He was very fast and was encouraged to do something with his ability but decided to serve his country. He was proud that he was a Medic and of his handle "DOC". We were close in our young days and I can't help but to think: What if? He died so young, but for a cause he believed in. -Dianne Russ
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Russ, Route 1, Box 90, Elizabethtown, NC.
He served as a Combat Medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medic's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
Private First Class William R Russ was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Russ served our country until November 7th, 1967 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. William was born on October 5th, 1948 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. PFC Russ is on panel 29E, line 043 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
Joe was very talented. Art-Wise he could draw cartoon characters, sketching on a whim. He could even write backwards. He could talk like cartoon characters especially Donald Duck. There was a jokester side of him that would crack you up.
Joe was on the track team in High School and really excelled. He was very fast and was encouraged to do something with his ability but decided to serve his country. He was proud that he was a Medic and of his handle "DOC". We were close in our young days and I can't help but to think: What if? He died so young, but for a cause he believed in. -Dianne Russ
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Russ, Route 1, Box 90, Elizabethtown, NC.
He served as a Combat Medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medic's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
PFC William R Russ, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Elizabethtown, NC.
Private First Class William R Russ was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Russ served our country until November 7th, 1967 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. William was born on October 5th, 1948 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. PFC Russ is on panel 29E, line 043 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
Joe was very talented. Art-Wise he could draw cartoon characters, sketching on a whim. He could even write backwards. He could talk like cartoon characters especially Donald Duck. There was a jokester side of him that would crack you up.
Joe was on the track team in High School and really excelled. He was very fast and was encouraged to do something with his ability but decided to serve his country. He was proud that he was a Medic and of his handle "DOC". We were close in our young days and I can't help but to think: What if? He died so young, but for a cause he believed in. -Dianne Russ
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Russ, Route 1, Box 90, Elizabethtown, NC.
He served as a Combat Medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medic's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
Private First Class William R Russ was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Russ served our country until November 7th, 1967 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. William was born on October 5th, 1948 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. PFC Russ is on panel 29E, line 043 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
Joe was very talented. Art-Wise he could draw cartoon characters, sketching on a whim. He could even write backwards. He could talk like cartoon characters especially Donald Duck. There was a jokester side of him that would crack you up.
Joe was on the track team in High School and really excelled. He was very fast and was encouraged to do something with his ability but decided to serve his country. He was proud that he was a Medic and of his handle "DOC". We were close in our young days and I can't help but to think: What if? He died so young, but for a cause he believed in. -Dianne Russ
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Russ, Route 1, Box 90, Elizabethtown, NC.
He served as a Combat Medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medic's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and Awarded the Good Conduct Medal by the Unit Commander.
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