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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell Glenn Whalen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Hillsboro, Illinois

Honored By

Bridget & Jack Kules

Relationship

Daughter & Son-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FROM 1-7-44 THROUGH 8-11-45, PILOTED THE 4 ENGINE B-24 BOMBER IN THE 765TH BOMB SQUADRON, 461ST BOMB GROUP (H) APO 520 AS SECTION LEADER, FLIGHT COMMANDER AND SQUADRON LEADER BASED IN ITALY. EARNED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. DECEASED 22 APRIL 2004.