World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell E. Furlong
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chester, Montana
Honored By
Ms. Evelyn Augusta Earl Furlong
Relationship
Wife
HE WAS CALLED UP IN FIRST DRAFT. IN MAINTENANCE ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY AND GERMANY. HE WAS IN A CANNON COMPANY. HE WAS ALSO A SUPPLY SERGEANT. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR A SHRAPNEL WOUND IN HIS BACK.