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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell Edward Billian

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Britain, Connecticut

Honored By

Donna Fazzino

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE AND WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION IN OCTOBER 1944, IN THE VICINITY OF METZ, FRANCE. ALSO AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR BRAVERY UNDER FIRE AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ALL WHILE SERVING WITH THE 10TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 5TH DIVISION.