Russell E. EICHELBERGER
Registration numberO-700800
Grade
First Lieutenant
Unit548th Bomb Squadron - 385th Bomb Group
Division
8th Airforce
date of death08/07/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryMcKean County Memorial Park Lafayette McKean County, Pennsylvania USA
Medals
Air Medal
The Air Medal is awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has participated in an operational flight.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
