Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Fallen Hero: Airman 1C Russell W. Shaw


Airman 1C Russell W. Shaw was born on June 30, 1952, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Shaw. Russell lived with his parents and four sisters at 561 Lincoln St. A 1970 graduate of Franklin High School Russell enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July of that year. 
Airman Shaw graduated with honors from a technical training course at Sheppard AFB, Texas. He learned to maintain and service turbo-propeller aircraft and was assigned to Clark AFB for duty with a unit of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service. 
Airman Shaw was killed in a motoring accident while serving at Clark Air Force Base, the Philippines on April 9, 1971. 
Airman 1C Russell W. Shaw was 18 years old at the time of his death while serving during the Vietnam War.


Airman 1C Russell Shaw
Airman 1C Russell W. Shaw


AM1C Russell W. Shaw
Airman 1C Russell W. Shaw, street sign

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