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Russell F. Brownlee
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Date of birth: 15-May-42
Date of death: 12-May-06
Place of Birth: Michigan, Detroit
Home of record: Detroit Michigan
Age 63, of Hersey, Michigan. Husband of Gayle, father of David (Cindy), Mark, and Susan (Thomas) Roberts. Also survived by his mother, two brothers and two sisters. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at Lighthouse Chapel at Eagle Village, Hersey, MI. Memorials to Eagle Village or Evart Masonic Lodge.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Silver Star
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Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Russell Frank Brownlee (AFSN: AO-3130006), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-105 Electronic Warfare Officer of the 333d Fighter Squadron, Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Force, in action over North Vietnam, on 19 November 1967. On that date, Captain Brownlee's aircraft was severely damaged by a Surface-to-Air missile while he was assisting another pilot who had received battle damage and had been wounded. Captain Brownlee refused to leave his comrade until other escort aircraft could be vectored in to give the wounded pilot assistance in reaching his home base safely. Then, and only then, did Captain Brownlee egress to a safer area, where he was forced to eject from his own stricken aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Brownlee reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Action Date: 19-Nov-67
Service: Air Force
Rank: Captain
Company: 333d Fighter Squadron
Division: Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain Russell Frank Brownlee (AFSN: AO-3130006), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 24 November 1967.
Action Date: November 24, 1967
Service: Air Force
Rank: Captain
Company: 333d Fighter Squadron
Division: Takhli Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain Russell Frank Brownlee (AFSN: AO-3130006), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 17 December 1967.
Action Date: December 17, 1967
Service: Air Force
Rank: Captain
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain Russell Frank Brownlee (AFSN: AO-3130006), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 28 October 1967.
Action Date: October 28, 1967
Service: Air Force
Rank: Captain
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Robert D. Kuhlman (1960)
Russ lived on castlton in detroit. the last i heard about him , he was a u.s. jet pilot.
David P. Crowell
I warmly remember Russell and was impressed to read about his military service. My best wishes to his family.
Anthony Jablonski
Russ,
I remember our days at Parker School very well and he was a good guy. Thank you Russ for all that you did for us. You are fondly remembered and your legacy lives on in our hearts and those you served with.
God Bless,
Tony Jablonski
Gilbert Claeys
I remember fondly how Russell used to tell jokes to me. He knew them all, it seemed. In afterlife, that's life after Mackenzie, whenever said to me "Hey, I've heard a new joke," I had already heard it, years ago in 10th grade Biology. Russell told it to me. That part of his legacy lives on.