Russell Pierce

Russell K Pierce JR served his country in World War II with the 98th Bombardment Group .

Information on Russell Pierce is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 1LT Pierce. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Russell Pierce's military record please contact us.

11/11/1942
SS
Silver Star

1LT
GO: 22

01/01/1943
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 1

01/01/1943
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 1

05/04/1943
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 38

05/04/1943
OLC
Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 38


The information on this page about Russell Pierce has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete; we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession including digital copies. We will continue to add to this material as it becomes available.

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