World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Russell L. Hinkel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wadena, Iowa
Honored By
Mr. Charles R. Foster
Relationship
Brother-in-law
Awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart posthumously for gallantry in action. Served as a gunner in the 36th Texas division mortar squad. Fatally wounded while defending the base of Hill #368 near the approach to Cassino, Italy on November 19, 1943.