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James S. Russell
ADM · USN
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James S. Russell
ADM · USN
06/01/1926 – 06/01/1968
Service Details
School / Education
US Naval Academy
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator#3495
Highest Designation
Dist Service Medal-2
Service Years
06/01/1926 – 06/01/1968
Theaters of Service
Aleutians, Okinawa
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Bairoko, CO
USS Coral Sea, CO
VCNO
Service Organizations
Tailhook Assn
Navy League
Assn of Nav Aviation
Air Force Assn
Assn of U.S. Army
Achievements & Story
Carrier qualified on USS Langley (CV-1). Estimate 500-600 traps and 8000 flight hours. Served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations.