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Russell
J.
Minty
September 19,1900

–

1965-01-03

Born:

, 

Michigan

Home:

St. Paul

, 

Minnesota

Buried: 

Gabriels

, 

New York

Cemetery:

Mountain View Cemetery

Russell Minty graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1923. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 16 (November 18, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Air Corps) Russell J. Minty (ASN: 0-15201), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility with the FIFTH Air Force from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Minty and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.