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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Spokane, Washington

Honored By

Bend Heroes Foundation

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COXSWAIN, ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON 26 JUNE 1943 IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. HE SERVED IN EUROPE ABOARD LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY (LARGE) LCI(L) AND LANDING CRAFT (LC), DURING THE INVASION OF FRANCE, HELPING TO CARRY TROOPS AND EQUIPMENT ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN OF HIS LCI FOR CARRYING OUT EXTRA DUTY.