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 an overview of his military service and supreme sacrifice on October 17, 1941, while on board the USS Kearny (DD-432).
This report also provides his basic biographical data such as date and place of birth, the names of his mother, father and siblings.
This 32-page report in PDF format is available for download after purchase.
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This 33-page report in PDF format is available for download after purchase.