World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell J. Emele
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Belvidere, New Jersey
Honored By
Belvidere American Legion
SERVED AS TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE WITH COMPANY L, 377TH INFANTRY IN THE RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, TWO BRONZE STARS, OAK LEAF CLUSTER, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH GERMANY CLASP, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.