Len Russell was commissioned in 1950 through the Aviation Cadet Program. During the Korean War, while serving as a Fighter Pilot, he was credited with destroying one enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat. A decade later he again flew combat in the Vietnam War. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Len
Cyrus
Russell
1929
–
August 26, 1981
Born:
Mocks Creek
,
Missouri
Home:
Mocks Creek
,
Missouri
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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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
334th Fighter-Interceptor SquadronRegiment:
4th Fighter-Interceptor WingAction Date:
April 12, 1953
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Len Cyrus Russell (AFSN: AO-2224614), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, in action over North Korea on 12 April 1953. On this date, Lieutenant Russell destroyed one enemy MiG type aircraft in aerial combat. 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 Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
35th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Len Cyrus Russell (AFSN: AO-2224614), United States Air Force, 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 as an F-100 Pilot with the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, Phan Rang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 258 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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 Len Cyrus Russell (AFSN: AO-2224614), 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 Russell 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Len Cyrus Russell (AFSN: AO-2224614), United States Air Force, 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. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Len Cyrus Russell (AFSN: AO-2224614), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Russell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.