Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	612 60 03
Birth Date	January 30, 1924
From	Dayton, Ohio
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Scorpion (SS-278)
Loss Date	February 1, 1944
Location	East China Sea or Yellow Sea
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	Russell was born in Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio.

Photo courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.  Information courtesy of Mary Mihovich.

Home   Presentation   WWII   Pre-WWII   Post-WWII     Sources  

Related Links   Privacy   Contact Us

  Sink, Russell Oras