Russell Crawford Axtell Sr
Military
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Object Number - UPL 57482 - M/Sgt. Russell C. Axtell
Served as an aircraft mechanic with the 570th Bombardment Squadron, 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy). Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement for the period 12 August 1943 to 27 August 1944 (G.O. #813, Headquarters, 3rd Bombardment Division, 12 October 1944).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
![A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-31027) nicknamed "Honey Chile" and their dog and monkey mascots "Scrappy" and "Joe". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289774.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘AERIAL MASCOTS OF FORTRESS CREWS. PH/MoN. As frisky and friendly a pair of aerial mascots as you'll find in Britain are "Scrappy" and "Joe", pup and monkey team belonging to the](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380433.jpg.webp?itok=L7HbOA_i)
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Parham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Dunlap, Missouri, USA | 8 December 1911 | |
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Other Inducted |
Fort Des Moines, Iowa, USA | 2 May 1942 | |
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Other Discharged |
5 October 1945 | ||
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Died |
Seattle, Washington, USA | 12 February 1968 |
