World War II Honoree

Russell J. Morrison

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Bathgate, North Dakota

Honored By

Ms. Bergthora Morrison

Relationship

Wife

Pilot B-17, 398th Bomb Group, Squadron 601, 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, Nuthampstead, England. Completed 36 combat missions with a total of 275 combat hours as a pilot of B-17 heavy bomber engaged in Tactical and Strategic raids on enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. Supervised a crew of 9 specialists while in flight. Received Air Medal with 5 clusters and the European Theater Medal with 4 battle stars.