World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell H. Gilbert
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Gloversville, New York
Honored By
Ruth E. Gilbert
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE 8TH DIVISION, 1ST ARMY AS AN AMMUNITION BEARER. SERVED IN CENTRAL EUROPE, NORMANDY, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. AWARDED PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. WOUNDED IN BREST, FRANCE. TAKEN PRISONER IN GERMANY. RECEIVED MEDICAL DISCHARGE IN 1945.