After surviving the Pearl Harbor attack and leading an unsuccessful search party to locate the invaders, Russell Waldron continued service in the Army Air Forces during World War II. After the war he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947, and took early retirement in 1962 as a U.S. Air Force Major General. He then attended seminary and was ordained an Episcopal priest, serving in various parishes until 1972, a which time he became a supply priest for the Diocese of Northern California.
Sponsored by:
Russell
Lee
Waldron
April 8, 1910
–
May 11, 2004
Born:
Wellston
,
Ohio
Home:
Wellston
,
Ohio
Buried:
Fairfield
,
California
Cemetery:
Saint Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
11th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Russell Lee Waldron, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander of the 11th Bombardment Group at Kwajalein and Guam from July 1944 to April 1945. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
11th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Russell Lee Waldron, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander of the 11th Bombardment Group at Kwajalein and Guam from July 1944 to April 1945. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Russell Lee Waldron, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Waldron and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, Special Orders G-80 (September 18, 1962)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Russell Lee Waldron (AFSN: 1164A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Waldron culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.