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Russell
Franklin
Akers
Jr.
1911-12-17

–

1976-02-06

Born:

, 

Virginia

Home:

Gladstone

, 

Virginia

Buried: 

Front Royal

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Prospect Hill Cemetery

Russell Akers graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He retired with disability in 1961 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 263 (1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Russell Franklin Akers, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea, in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Akers, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Russell Franklin Akers, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Akers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Army

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Russell Franklin Akers, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the G-3 Section, Headquarters, FIRST Army, from 1943 to 1945.