Russell Burdick Wade

Description

Fireman Third Class Russell Burdick Wade, USN, was the first military service member from Alabama killed by enemy action in World War II.  The Supreme Sacrifice Report provides his basic biographical data and an overview of his military service and supreme sacrifice on October 17, 1941, while on board the USS Kearny (DD-432).  This 33-page report in PDF format is available for download after purchase.

Author: Brenda M. Reinhart