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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell Howard Annis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Traverse City, Michigan

Honored By

Michael J. Annis

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMY ON JULY 14, 1942 AND ATTENDED BOOT CAMP AT MACON, GEORGIA. HE WAS LATER ATTACHED TO THE 888TH AIRBORNE ENGINEERS. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA AND ALGERIA-FRENCH MOROCCO AND TUNISIA. ALSO IN THE INVASION OF SICILY AND THE NORTHERN APENNINES CAMPAIGN. FROM THERE HE WAS STATIONED AT AND HELPED MAINTAIN SEVERAL AIRSTRIPS ON ISLANDS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND WAS FINALLY STATIONED AT NAPLES, ITALY. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1945.