The Story of Private First Class
Frank Thomas Russo
A.S.N. 34195323
Company: Uknown, 17th Armored Engineer Battalion
Bronze Star Medal Citation Private First Class Frank T. Russo ASN 34195323
Bronze Star Medal
Award Bronze Star Franks T Russo
Transcribed citation
Headquarters 2nd Armored Division
Office of the Division Commander
APO 252
200.6-Russi, Frank T.
SUBJECT: Award of Bronze Star Medal.
To: Private First Class Frank T Russo,
34195323, Corps of Engineers, United States Army.
Under the provision of Army Regulations 600-45 as amended, you are awarded Bornse Star Medal for Meritorious service by section V, General Order Number 42, this Headquarters, dated 18 September 1944, as set forth in the following:
CITATION
Private First Class Frank T. Russo, ASN 34195323, Corps of Engineers, 17th Armored Engineer Battalion, United States Army. For Meritorious service om 29 july 1944, in France, in connection with Militairy operations against the enemy. On 29 July 1944, two miles east of Trelly, France, Private First Class Russo fired on an enemy vehicle in wich two high ranking Gemran officers and their driver attempted to escape. This action resulted in the death of one officer and the driver. The remaining officer escaped ta a nearby building. Armed with a machinegun and hand grenades Private First Class Russo then attacked the building which resulted in routing the officer. Later that same day Private First Class Russo located and captured four enemy artilleryman who manning a forward observation post. His courageous actions was accomplished without regard to his personal safety and was in keeping with the highest tradition of the military service.
E.N. Harmon
Major General, U.S. Army
Commanding
More context can be find on Phase I – The “Break-Through”.
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Bronze Star Medal Citation;Oak Leaf Private First Class Frank T. Russo ASN 34195323
Bronze star oak leaf
Bronze Star Medal Citation PFC F. Russo
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Award of the Bronze Star Medal Citation
Private First Class Frank T. Russo, 34195323, Corps of Engineers, 17th Armored Engineer Battalion, is awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star for heroic achievement on 16 September 1944 in Holland, in connection with military operations against the enemy. On 16 September 1944 Private First Class Frank T. Russo participated with is platoon in the preparation of a crossing over the Geul River about two miles northeast of Maastricht, Holland. Enemy machine gunners opened fire inflicting severe casualties on our troops. Traversing an open field through machine gun cross fire Private First Class Russo made several trips with his one-quarter tons vehicle but despite the intense fire he returned again and again to assist his fallen comrades. His courage and devotion to duty reflected high credit upon himself and upon the military service.
Enterd Military Service from Georgia.J.H. Collier
Birgadier General, U.S. Army
COMMANDING
More context of the operation can be find on Phase I – First push into Germany.
Source photos: Usmilitariaforum.com
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United States World War II Army Enlistment Records
| Name | Frank T Russo | |||
| Name (Original) | RUSSO FRANK T | |||
| Event Type | Military Service | |||
| Event Date | 06 Jan 1942 | |||
| Term of Enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law | |||
| Event Place | Ft Mcpherson, Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |||
| Race | White | |||
| Citizenship Status | citizen | |||
| Birth Year | 1919 | |||
| Birthplace | MASSACHUSETTS | |||
| Education Level | Grammar school | |||
| Civilian Occupation | Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor | |||
| Marital Status | Single, with dependents | |||
| Military Rank | Private | |||
| Army Branch | Branch Immaterial – Warrant Officers, USA | |||
| Army Component | Selectees (Enlisted Men) | |||
| Source Reference | Civil Life | |||
| Serial Number | 34195323 | |||
Frank T Russo Draft Registration Cards (source:/familysearch.org)
Georgia World War II Draft Registration Card
| Name | Frank Thomas Russo | |||
| Event Type | Draft Registration | |||
| Event Date | 1940-1942 | |||
| Event Place | Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States | |||
| Gender | Male | |||
| Relationship to Veteran | Mother | |||
| Birth Date | 02 Jan 1919 | |||
| Birthplace | Milford, Massachusetts | |||
| Country of Citizenship | United States | |||
| Relative’s Name | Julia Graso Russo | |||
| Relative’s Address | Savannah, Chatham, Georgia | |||
| Affiliate Record Group | 147 | |||
US Sensus 1940
Role |
Sex |
Age |
Birthplace |
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| Julia Russo | Head | F | 65 | Turkey |
| Charles Russo | Son | M | 27 | Massachusetts |
| John Russo | Son | M | 24 | Massachusetts |
| Frank Russo | Son | M | 21 | Massachusetts |
US Sensus 1940 Frank T Russo, Georgia (familysearch.org)
Find A Grave Index
| Name | Frank Thomas Russo | |||
| Event Type | Burial | |||
| Event Date | 2013 | |||
| Event Place | Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States of America | |||
| Photograph Included | N | |||
| Birth Date | 02 Jan 1919 | |||
| Death Date | 19 Sep 2013 | |||
| Affiliate Record Identifier | 117445759 | |||
| Cemetery | Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens | |||
(Source: findagrave.com)
Gravestone Frank T Russo
Mr Frank Thomas Russo (source: Findagrave.com)
Research © by: Martijn Brandjes
Text © by: Martijn Brandjes
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