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Russell Aitken
First Name:
Russell
Middle Name:
Bevely
Last Name:
Aitken
Date of Birth:
9/13/1921
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was on a routine search mission and was a victim of a mid-air plane collision. He was buried at sea.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: family photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Elberton High SchoolS. GA., Jr. College, Douglas, GA, Class of 1942
Biographical Notes:
Charlotte YMCA, Elberton High School athletics, basketball, First Baptist Church of Elberton, GA, leader in the Young People's work, All-Tournament Team in N. GA. H. S. Basketball League, Captain of the Southwestern Tournament Team, selected to attend the Georgia Coaches' Clinic held at GA Tech, selected for the All-Star Basketball Team in August, 1940
Family Details:
John Aitken - died in 2/1943, Mrs. Leila B. Aitken - Elberton, GA John Aitken, Major - U. S. Army Air Force J. D. Blackburn, Charlotte, NC - uncle, W. B. Blackburn, Charlotte, NC - uncle
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy
Military Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Military Unit:
VMSB 343
KIA Date:
11/2/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Hawaii
Military Details:
Athens Pre-flight School in Athens, GA, Corpus Christi, TX, Olathe, Kansas, Pacific Theater
Awards:
Gold Wings obtained and promoted to Second Lieutenant in Corpus Christi, TX - 8/4/1943
Source:
Family information