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Russell
Edward
Randall
1902-01-14

–

1992-03-14

Born:

Lynn

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

, 

Massachusetts

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Russell Randall graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1925. He retired in 1949 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1940 – 1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Russell Edward Randall (ASN: 0-16081), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Panama Canal Zone from 1940 to 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Randall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Russell Edward Randall (ASN: 0-16081), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, TENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Randall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    West China Raiders

    Action Date:

    September 1944 – May 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 72 (August 28, 1945)

    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 Brigadier General Russell Edward Randall (ASN: 0-16081), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, West China Raiders, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations from September 1944 to May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Randall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Russell Edward Randall (ASN: 0-16081), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Deputy Commanding General, TENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater in 1944. 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.