World War II Honoree

Russell J. Field

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Eglon, Kentucky

Honored By

Miss Lily Field

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE CAMPAIGNS OF NEW GUINEA, LUZON AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. AS A HEAVY CANNONEER, SERVED WITH THE 150TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION IN THE 38TH DIVISION; BATAAN AVENGERS. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR; PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE STARS; WOUNDED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 11, 1945 - LUZON, RECEIVING THE PURPLE HEART FOR VALOR.