Info Sheet - Russell Lowell Williams
Killed in Action 22 June 1970 (Cambodia)
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Russell Lowell Williams, SGT Infantryman, KIA 22 Jun 1970. Dan Wilson also killed.
Jack Nemeyer: Russell Williams nick name was "Grandpa" as he was a few years older than the rest of the guys.
Unfortunately he died of his wounds on board my aircraft on the way to Tay Ninh. This was the same action that Dan Wilson was KIA. (Jun 2015)
David Olsen: Was trying to locate a photo for Williams and came across a posting made on the Wall by a Mark Wood:
"Mark Wood: Gramps, thought a lot about you lately. I'll always remember the way you would grin when joining the group. I was on R&R when it happened and when I returned your stuff was gone. helleva way to lose a friend forever." (Nov 2009)
Jim Brothers: We were in the same platoon. Russ Williams was in D Troop, 3/4 Cavalry, 25th Infantry Div. Centaurs Aero-rifle platoon. If I remember correctly, Russ was shot while being inserted or extracted by one of our choppers. He was a nice guy. Rest in peace, brother. You are not forgotten. We were both from Illinois.
(May 2002)