World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell Malcolm Potts
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Phoenix, Arizona
Honored By
Peggy Potts Alexander
Relationship
Daughter
2ND LIEUTENANT, SERVED IN 547TH SQUADRON OF THE 384TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP AS A NAVIGATOR. HE FLEW 31 MISSIONS, INCLUDING D-DAY. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. AFTER V-E DAY, HE BECAME A PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR IN THE ARMY AIR FORCES.