Leon Frank Russell was born on 15 March 1913, the son of Elbert Barton Russell and Loretta “Lora” Keller.
Died non Battle 1 May 1944 at Campville, Yuba County, California
Sergeant
321st Infantry, Company A
Sgt Russell is buried at Pond Cemetery, Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee. Sgt Russell died at Yuba, California.
Medford Mail Tribune (Oregon) 4 May 1944
Marysville, Cal., May 4 – Three Camp Beal enlisted men were killed in the explosion of a land mine contained in an experimental “booby trap” used in training at the base, camp officers announced today.
Killed were Sgt. James Tummins, 23, Elizabethton, Tenn.; Sgt. Leon Russell, 31, La Follette, Tenn., and Pvt. Anthony P. San Fillippo, 22, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
- Rank: Sergeant
- Date of birth: 15 March 1913
- Date of death: 1 May 1944
- County: Campbell
- Hometown: LaFollette
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 321st Infantry
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Pond Cemetery, Demory, Campbell County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Middle Panel
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