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Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Russell A. C. Sanborn, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Sanborn reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Persian Gulf)

    Action Date:

    February 9, 1991 – March 6, 1991

    Captain Russell A. C. Sanborn, United States Marine Corps, was captured after his AV-8B aircraft was shot down over Kuwait on 9 February 1991 and was held by the Iraqis as a Prisoner of War until his release on 6 March 1991.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Russell A. C. Sanborn, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.