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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell Edward Billian

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Middletown, Connecticut

Honored By

Janice Billian Falvey

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 5TH DIVISION, 10TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION HEADQUARTERS COMPANY OF THE THIRD ARMY FROM 1943-1945 AS A MESSENGER. WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION IN 1944 IN THE VICINITY OF METZ, FRANCE UNDER HEAVY FIRE CARRIED SUPPLIES INTO FORT DRIANT. ALSO AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS.