World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell Charles Nyberg
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Jeremy & Russell Nyberg
Relationship
Grandson & Son
BOMBARDIER PILOT, FLEW B-24 HEAVY BOMBER ON 38 MISSIONS OVER OIL FIELDS OF PLOESTI, ROMANIA. AWARDED PURPLE HEART AFTER RECEIVING A HEAD WOUND FROM FLAK ENTERING THE BOMB SIGHT. AWARDED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR 38 BOMBING MISSIONS OVER OIL FIELDS OF PLOESTI, ROMANIA. ALSO AWARDED AIR MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.