World War II Honoree

Russell J. Ferguson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Roxboro, North Carolina

Honored By

Diane Ferguson Moore

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE STARS, 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART. SERVED IN 29TH INFANTRY, 45TH DIVISION. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR WITH THE 29TH INFANTRY, 4TH DIVISION.