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Roger Russell 1921 - 2005

Roger L Russell of Mason, Mason County, WV was born on September 17, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on July 4, 2005.
Roger L Russell
Mason, Mason County, WV 25260
September 17, 1921
July 4, 2005
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  • 09/17
    1921

    Birthday

    September 17, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Mason County, West Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35436735 Enlisted: July 16, 1942 in Huntington West Virginia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms 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
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Transportation Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 07/4
    2005

    Death

    July 4, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Roger Russell was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1947, Roger was 26 years old when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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