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Russell
L.
Trunnell
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Woodford County

, 

Illinois

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    May 27, 1951 – May 30, 1951
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private First Class Russell L. Trunnell (ASN: RA-16340242), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 27 May 1951 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 30 May 1951.