World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell Watters
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Akron, Ohio
Honored By
Susan M. Welch
DEEP SEA DIVER, SHIPFITTER 3RD CLASS. WORKED WITH EXPLOSIVES. ONE INCIDENT WAS WHEN HE WAS DOWN IN A SUNKEN SHIP AND WAS BROUGHT UP TOO FAST. HE WAS LAID ON DECK WITH A BAD CASE OF THE BENDS UNTIL AFTER THE BATTLE.