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Kendall
Russell
1925

–

Born:

Fort Leavenworth

, 

Kansas

Kendall Russell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1965

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kendall Russell, 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 as a Space Development Plans Officer in the Directorate of Development, from 1963 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Russell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kendall Russell, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Airborne Warning and Control Systems, Headquarters Electronic Systems Division, L. G. Hanscom Field, Massachusetts, from 1968 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Russell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.