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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell L. Fleury

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ponca, Nebraska

Honored By

American Legion Post #117

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE IN APRIL 1943, COMPLETED BOOT CAMP IN FARRAGUT, IDAHO AND NAVAL TRAINING AT CAMP WALDON. MANNED A 20 CALIBER MACHINE GUN, MADE 10 INITIAL LANDINGS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC INCLUDING THE CAPTURE OF BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR. ATTAINED THE RANK OF 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER, WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN MAY 1946.